Kristin Hannah's new novel tells the story of young nurse Frances McGrath, who goes to the Vietnam War as part of the ground forces. Frankie grew up on Coronado Island in a privileged, conservative family. She always follows the rules, studies diligently, and just wants her parents to be proud of her.
Her world is one of wealth and prosperity, a world where a woman's calling is to adorn the life of an influential and strong man. But one day everything changes: in 1966, her older brother leaves for Vietnam, and six months later she decides to follow him. Frankie is as young and inexperienced as most American soldiers. She is completely unprepared to find herself in a country engulfed in chaos and war, but she gradually adapts and gains experience, finds friends, love, and a calling. However, Vietnam is just the beginning; the real battle awaits the protagonist upon her return to a country torn apart by protests.
To a country that wants to forget about Vietnam. Kristin Hannah's new novel sheds light on the fates of women who risked their lives and faced danger, but were forgotten and overshadowed by male veterans. Immediately after its release, the novel became a major US bestseller, firmly occupying the top spot on bestseller lists for many months.
