Kristin Hannah's new novel is the story of a young nurse, Frances McGrath, who joins the Army Nurse Corps to serve in the Vietnam War. Frankie grew up on Coronado Island in a privileged, conservative family. She has always followed the rules, studied hard, and wanted nothing more than to make her parents proud. Her world is one of wealth and comfort, a place where a woman's calling is to grace the life of a powerful and influential man. But everything changes when, in 1966, her older brother ships out to Vietnam, and six months later, she decides to follow him. Frankie is as young and inexperienced as most of the American soldiers. She is completely unprepared for life in a country consumed by chaos and war, but she gradually finds her footing, gaining experience while finding friendship, love, and a true purpose.
However, Vietnam is only the beginning; the real battle awaits the protagonist upon her return to a country torn apart by protests. A country that wants to forget Vietnam. Kristin Hannah's new novel sheds light on the fates of the women who put themselves in harm's way, risking their lives, only to be forgotten and overshadowed by their male veteran counterparts. Immediately upon its release, the novel became a major bestseller in the US, remaining firmly at the top of bestseller lists for many months.
Author: Kristin Hannah
Translator: Maria Terina
Pages: 464 (offset paper). Hardcover
Dimensions: 215x145x30 mm
