The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

 The Nightingale is the tale of two French sisters set against the Second World War. One sister only wants to survive and keep her child safe while they wait for husband to return from the front. But as the Nazis sweep over France and take over the country, her sister has other plans. She joins the underground resistance. Both women do their part during the horrors of German occupation.

The story is heart wrenching, beautiful and ugly as any desperate time could be, but the human element shines through. Extremely well researched, the author brought the time period to life and is a reflection of such tremendous talent.