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The following day, Rachel is detained by the police when she attempts to return home. Before she is sent to a camp, she asks Vianne to take her young son, Ari. Vianne forges false papers for Ari and renames him Daniel for his own safety, pretending that he is the son of a deceased relative.
To rescue her, her father, Julien, claims to be the Nightingale and surrenders himself. He is shot while Isabelle watches. She and Micheline are first sent to one concentration camp, then to another, where they remain until they are rescued at the war’s end.
The Nightingale. Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015. A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. Download PDF.
Final Thoughts. Full Summary. Vianne, living a tranquil life in Carriveau with her daughter Sophie, faces upheaval when her husband, Antoine, is conscripted, leaving her to fend for herself.
The Nightingale (2015) is a historical fiction novel by American author Kristin Hannah published by St. Martin's Press. The book tells the story of two sisters in France during World War II and their struggle to survive and resist the German occupation there.
As the war nears its end, Vianne and Isabelle's paths converge once again. Their experiences have changed them, and they must reconcile their differences and find a way to move forward. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family, even in the face of unimaginable hardship.
As I neared the end of the book, during the last few pages, tears began to pour down my face. It was achingly beautiful. Many of you will be wondering if there is a happy ending. I don’t want to give things away, but I want you to know that I was completely okay with this ending.
The real emotional impact of "The Nightingale", is towards the end of the book. It's hard not to 'feel' something..... Yet parts did not feel authentic to me...with scenes and dialogue being over exaggerated. Parts were predictable, and cliché. I think I'm the rare bird with this novel. 3.5 rating.
But when he betrays her, Isabelle joins the Resistance and never looks back, risking her life time and again to save others. With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women’s war.
But while The Nightingale is a fictional description, it’s still based on a very real, horrible war. And Kristin Hannah doesn’t shy away from descriptions of the hellish war and its devastating impact. The story revolves around two sisters who are vastly different: Vianne and Isabelle.