When the Nightingale Sings

By: Suzanne Kelman

Narrated by: Tamsin Kennard

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.

©2021 Suzanne Kelman (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Critic reviews

“Fantastic…. [Kelman] has a knack for writing vividly detailed scenes that make the reader feel as if they are actually experiencing the event with the characters… This should be at the top of your reading list…. Impeccably researched, heartfelt and emotional (I needed tissues for the last few chapters). By far, one of my favorites of the year.” (Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews)

Wonderful.

I greatly enjoyed this book. The narration was good and I loved the history. I recommend it highly.

very enjoyable listen

I really enjoyed this well written book, the fact that it is based on two real woman and thier work but which are still used today makes it all the more fascinating. I thought that it was a little far fetched to have a scientist go from working on chaff to radiation but she really did.

beautiful story

Emotional, realistic and easy to follow. could not put it down once I started this.

loved this book

i loved this book , could not stop listening to it , well done ,kept my intrest

An absolute pleasure

It was an excellent book. The story was fascinating and held my attention. I also enjoyed listening to the British accent.