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The Nightingale

Book • 2000
The novel tells the story of Vianne and Isabelle, two sisters living in France during World War II. Vianne, the older and more responsible sister, tries to maintain a sense of normalcy and protect her family, while Isabelle, young and rebellious, joins the French Resistance.

Isabelle adopts the codename 'The Nightingale' as she risks her life to help Allied airmen escape to Spain.

The story delves into the sisters' different paths and the impossible choices they must make to survive the war, including dealing with Nazi occupation, personal losses, and the harsh realities of war.

The novel also explores themes of family, love, and survival under extreme conditions.

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