{"product_id":"9780008719791","title":"When the World Fell Silent: A gripping and emotional historical fiction novel inspired by real events","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003eA story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds…\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you've read \u003cem\u003eThe Women \u003c\/em\u003eby Kristin Hannah I recommend you read this one!!!!'\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe Globe \u0026amp; Mail Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them \u003cstrong\u003ewith affecting grace\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cem\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003e1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia.\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNora Crowell wants more than her sister’s life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it won’t be long before the truth comes to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving lost her beloved husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his haughty relations who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for these two women will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy in its wake…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePraise for Donna Jones Alward:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A beautiful, meticulously researched story that \u003cstrong\u003ewill keep you on the edge of your seat \u003c\/strong\u003euntil the very last page.' \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, Genevieve Graham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA triumphant, unforgettable tale\u003c\/strong\u003e of sacrifice, hope, and second chances … with a twist that will have readers holding their breath' Renee Ryan, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Society of Salzburg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘\u003c\/em\u003eReaders of historical fiction, \u003cstrong\u003edon’t miss this one\u003c\/strong\u003e!’ \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, Andie Newton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A winning and memorable tale that boasts a \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, Jennifer Robson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fascinating, \u003cstrong\u003eheartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e, and heartwarming story’ \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, Glynis Peters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA rare novel\u003c\/strong\u003e that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. \u003cstrong\u003ePrepare to fall in love\u003c\/strong\u003e' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric \u003cstrong\u003eperiod details that will take your breath away\u003c\/strong\u003e' Julianne MacLean, bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill, \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant writing\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Lecia Cornwall, author of \u003cem\u003eThat Summer in Berlin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of the 20th century, this family saga is a poignant tale of romance and military trials. The stories of Nora and Charlotte, two women whose lives are irrevocably altered by a shared tragedy, are a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Rebecca Zanetti (Prince of Darkness), Paula Altenburg (The Cowboy's Christmas Baby), Sj Mccoy (The Cowgirl's Inevitable Love), Jamie Schulz (Casanova Cowboy), and Carrie Elks (That One Regret).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donna Jones Alward, Read by Laurence Bouvard and Ivana Rakić","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889190457493,"sku":"9780008719791","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008719791.jpg?v=1776887840","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008719791","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}