Ep. 8 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

"In love, we find out whom we want to be. In war, we find out who we are."

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a tale of survival, freedom, and romance. Set in France during the harrowing period of early WWII, the story unfolds through the perspective of two sisters. Although their journeys take different paths, they both have to risk it all to save their homes and families from the Nazi grip. Join our hosts as they unpack this truly compelling celebration of human resilience and female strength.

Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspiring stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Follow along as together, they break down the story of these two women, who each go on individual journeys to reach ultimate freedom.

Vianne Mauriac, the older sibling, becomes a victim to the Nazis when they invade her home – meaning the only hope of survival for her and her daughter is to live alongside the enemy. Simultaneously, Isabelle (the younger sister), is thrown into a whirlwind romance with a French partisan. Once this unravels, Isabelle turns her attention to fighting with the resistance to save those she loves. The Nightingale is a truly epic depiction of WWII; highlighting the often unheard, incredible role that women had to play. You won't want to miss this episode.

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