Renowned for her storytelling, Kristin Hannah—bestselling author of The Four Winds, The Nightingale, and Firefly Lane (a #1 Netflix series)—delivers The Women, a moving tale of love, loss, and resilience.

This novel offers an intimate look at a young woman’s journey during a time of war, set against the backdrop of a divided nation.

For Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a 20-year-old nursing student raised on the peaceful shores of Coronado Island, life has always been about following the rules. But in 1965, as the world shifts around her, she hears four words that change everything: Women can be heroes, too.

When her brother is deployed to Vietnam, Frankie makes a bold decision—joining the Army Nurses Corps and stepping into a world of chaos, destruction, and unexpected bravery. Just as unprepared as the soldiers she cares for, she experiences the horrors of war firsthand, only to return home to an America that no longer feels familiar.

Through the bonds of female friendship, she finds strength, and through love, she discovers both its beauty and heartbreak. The Women is not just Frankie’s story—it is a tribute to all the women who have risked their lives in service, yet whose sacrifices have often been overlooked.

With profound emotional depth and lyrical prose, this novel highlights courage, idealism, and the unbreakable spirit of women in wartime.

Praise for Kristin Hannah:

• “A master storyteller.” — Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing
• “A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice, and survival.” — Kate Morton
• “Powerful and compelling.” — Christy Lefteri, The Beekeeper of Aleppo
• “A masterclass.” — Karen Swan
• “Powerful.” — Matt Haig