Three Nightingales : Inspired by true events, a gripping, moving historical novel of three courageous women in extraordinary times - Gemma Tizzard

Three Nightingales : Inspired by true events, a gripping, moving historical novel of three courageous women in extraordinary times - Gemma Tizzard

Gemma Tizzard

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Published 10 November 2026

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  • Pages · 352 pages
  • Publication Date · 10/11/2026
  • Genre · Fiction: special features
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A breathtaking novel set during the days of World War Two, in Boston, which honours the courage of three ordinary young women who are swept up in extraordinary true events. 'A story about friendship, resilience and the bond three women form in the face of fear. Rich in historical detail and full of heart' Laura AnthonyOut of the ashes, their courage soared... November 1942. Boston's most popular nightspot, the glamorous Cocoanut Grove, is bursting with the young and beautiful. Movie stars mingle with sailors home on leave and the dance floor shakes. All it will take is a single spark to burn it all down... In the arms of her sweetheart, Alice hopes he won't guess at the secret she is carrying. Waiting outside to catch a celebrity, Inez is determined to get her big break as a journalist at the Globe. At the hospital nearby, Nina prepares for a quiet night on the ward, anxious about balancing her nursing career with a family. When a fire erupts in the Cocoanut Grove, the lives of these three ordinary women are thrown into chaos. As each fights for survival and for the ones they love, they discover a strength within themselves and are set on a path they never would have imagined... Readers love Three Nightingales... 'Wow! An absolutely incredible story. I finished in two days. Emotional, hopeful, riveting' ????? 'A very compelling story about the bravery, determination and compassion of three young women' ????? 'A wonderful read. I also loved the historical aspect of it. I loved this book!' ????? 'A book that will stay with me for a long time' ????? 'Historical fiction at its most riveting' ????'I was legitimately on the edge of my seat' ????

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