The Girls of Pearl Harbor by Soraya M. Lane (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Girls of Pearl Harbor by Soraya M. Lane From the bestselling author of Wives of War comes a harrowing tale of four brave young nurses whose lives change forever in the wake of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.When Grace, April, and Poppy join the US Army Nurse Corps, they see it as little more than an adventure, one made all the better by their first station: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Joined at the hip, idealistic Grace, exuberant Poppy, and brave but haunted April frolic in the sun, attending parties, flirting with the handsome soldiers, and becoming fast friends with seasoned nurse Eva. Like the Hawaiian sun, their future seems warm and bright—until the infamous morning of December 7.Within just a few horrifying hours, their sparkling hopes turn to black rubble and ash. Now embroiled in a war they never could have imagined, they must decide what truly matters to them and face grief as they never have before. Death may await them—but so do hope and purpose. In the midst of the carnage, can they find happiness and learn to fight not just for their countrys honor but for themselves? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Soraya M. Lane earned a law degree before realizing that law wasnt the career for her and that her future was in writing. She is now the author of historical and contemporary womens fiction, and her novel Wives of War is an Amazon Charts bestseller. Lane lives on a small farm in her native New Zealand with her husband, their two young sons, and a collection of four-legged friends. When shes not writing, she loves to be outside playing make-believe with her children or snuggled up inside reading. For more information about Soraya and her books, or , or follow her on Twitter @Soraya_Lane. Review "…Its gratifying to me to see women, who made a substantial contribution to the war effort, finally find their place in history the way they have long deserved. Its a gripping story and one that made me want to look back in time and appreciate my own mothers efforts as a shipyard welder." —Debbie Macomber, author of the Dakota series and the Rose Harbor series"Lane has mastered the craft of relating historical events to a modern audience, all the while telling a story of those who may have lived through it…This pearl is clearly another triumph by Lane, and now one of my go-to book recommendations." —Historical Novel Society Long Description From the bestselling author of Wives of War comes a harrowing tale of four brave young nurses whose lives change forever in the wake of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. When Grace, April, and Poppy join the US Army Nurse Corps, they see it as little more than an adventure, one made all the better by their first station: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Joined at the hip, idealistic Grace, exuberant Poppy, and brave but haunted April frolic in the sun, attending parties, flirting with the handsome soldiers, and becoming fast friends with seasoned nurse Eva. Like the Hawaiian sun, their future seems warm and bright--until the infamous morning of December 7. Within just a few horrifying hours, their sparkling hopes turn to black rubble and ash. Now embroiled in a war they never could have imagined, they must decide what truly matters to them and face grief as they never have before. Death may await them--but so do hope and purpose. In the midst of the carnage, can they find happiness and learn to fight not just for their countrys honor but for themselves? Review Quote "...Its gratifying to me to see women, who made a substantial contribution to the war effort, finally find their place in history the way they have long deserved. Its a gripping story and one that made me want to look back in time and appreciate my own mothers efforts as a shipyard welder." --Debbie Macomber, author of the Dakota series and the Rose Harbor series "Lane has mastered the craft of relating historical events to a modern audience, all the while telling a story of those who may have lived through it...This pearl is clearly another triumph by Lane, and now one of my go-to book recommendations." --Historical Novel Society Details ISBN1542041902 Author Soraya M. Lane Publisher Amazon Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 1542041902 ISBN-13 9781542041904 Publication Date 2019-09-10 Pages 352 Language English Format Paperback Imprint Lake Union Publishing UK Release Date 2019-09-10 Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2019-09-10 US Release Date 2019-09-10 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-09-09 Alternative 9781978689350 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139765448;

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