Suzanne Kelman
When the Nightingale Sings
1937, Europe and America. Based on a true story, this powerful novel about wartime courage and extraordinary friendship, tells how two women changed the fate of the Second World War and the course of history.
When an impossibly shy young woman named Judy Morgan finishes her studies in Physics at Cambridge University, it is with dreams of changing the world for the better.
Meanwhile, a beautiful, young Jewish woman decides to flee her beloved Austria, changing her name to Hedy Lamarr, and risking everything to get to America, as far away from the Nazi threat as possible.
A powerful friendship is formed when the two women meet in pre-war London—with Judy’s passion for science a perfect match for Hedy’s brilliant talent for invention. So when the world is gripped by a war that nobody could have imagined in their worst nightmares, both Hedy and Judy know they must act now.
As their lives repeatedly collide, in Cambridge, California, Pearl Harbor and beyond—throwing both their lives into danger and tragedy—Judy and Hedy both find themselves seeking ways to end the war.
But neither of them will know that one of them is on a path of tragedy. A path that could change the outcome of the war, but also threaten their friendship forever…
Fans of The Ragged Edge of Night, My Name is Eva and Beneath a Scarlet Sky, will love this unforgettable story about love, courage and devastation set in World War Two Britain, Hollywood and Pearl Harbor. Based on two true stories of amazing ‘hidden women’ who changed the world, this novel shows the power of friendship in the darkest hours of history.
Readers love When the Nightingale Sings:
“Wow… This was such an inspiring emotional book!… Absolutely amazing. Would I recommend this book? Hell yes! Historical fans will go nuts over this book.” @oh.happy.reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An exceptional read… It was heart-wrenching at times and also captivating. The description of their time at Pearl Harbour had me on the edge of my seat it was so real I could feel the fear and absolute horror as I read… An absolutely brilliant read where love and friendship wins out in the end. I was reduced to tears at times as I read it. Top of my list of books I have read.” Carol Clasper ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Heartwarming and heartbreaking… An endearing story of love and war and the friendship that outlasted it all. It was truly a wonderful book to read and I would recommend it.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“What a fabulous tale, with Hedy and Judy, a story that spans a lifetime… An extremely poignant tale that really does make you think… I can highly recommend this outstandingly beautiful book.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book is perfection… ! I loved the emotions this book puts the reader through. Stunning, absolutely stunning!… This author has gained a forever reader with me!” NetGalley reviewer
“Suzanne Kelman has done it again… Fantastic… A fabulous story of two women from two different backgrounds… A great read that I highly recommend.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I loved this book. It's very well written, and the characters and plot are captivating… A unique glimpse at life during WWII.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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