Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America’s last true frontier.
Thirteen-year-old Leni, a girl coming of age in a tumultuous time, caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, dares to hope that a new land will lead to a better future for her family. She is desperate for a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if means following him into the unknown.
At first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. In a wild, remote corner of the state, they find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the Allbrights’ lack of preparation and dwindling resources.
But as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt’s fragile mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture. Soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. In their small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen hours of night, Leni and her mother learn the terrible truth: they are on their own. In the wild, there is no one to save them but themselves.
Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America’s last true frontier.
Thirteen-year-old Leni, a girl coming of age in a tumultuous time, caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, dares to hope that a new land will lead to a better future for her family. She is desperate for a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if means following him into the unknown.
At first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. In a wild, remote corner of the state, they find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the Allbrights’ lack of preparation and dwindling resources.
But as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt’s fragile mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture. Soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. In their small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen hours of night, Leni and her mother learn the terrible truth: they are on their own. In the wild, there is no one to save them but themselves.
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Historical fiction featuring resilient women navigating personal turmoil and major socio-political crises forms the core of a widely read body of commercial fiction, exemplified by the international bestseller The Nightingale. Kristin Hannah has authored over twenty novels that combine emotional domestic dramas with detailed historical backdrops.
Her work frequently examines complex female bonds, familial sacrifice, and survival during pivotal historical eras such as World War II, the Great Depression, and the Vietnam War, earning numerous reader-driven accolades and worldwide screen adaptations.
Born in California in 1960, Hannah moved with her family to the Pacific Northwest in 1968. Before pursuing fiction full-time, she practiced law as an attorney. Her transition into writing began during five months of mandated bed rest during her first pregnancy, during which she read extensively and began drafting stories. Since her publishing career began in 1991, she has authored more than twenty novels. Her 2008 novel Firefly Lane, which explores a multi-decade friendship between two women, was adapted into a #1 global Netflix series starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke; the series concluded its second season on April 27, 2023.
Hannah's storytelling focuses on deep interpersonal relationships, particularly female friendships, sisterhood, and mother-daughter dynamics set against challenging historical or atmospheric settings. Her narratives frequently highlight overlooked human aspects of historical events, such as women's civilian and military contributions during times of crisis. Through immersive pacing and intense emotional conflicts, her novels explore how characters endure severe hardship, grief, and societal transformation.
3 books in catalog
Historical fiction featuring resilient women navigating personal turmoil and major socio-political crises forms the core of a widely read body of commercial fiction, exemplified by the international bestseller The Nightingale. Kristin Hannah has authored over twenty novels that combine emotional domestic dramas with detailed historical backdrops.
Her work frequently examines complex female bonds, familial sacrifice, and survival during pivotal historical eras such as World War II, the Great Depression, and the Vietnam War, earning numerous reader-driven accolades and worldwide screen adaptations.
Born in California in 1960, Hannah moved with her family to the Pacific Northwest in 1968. Before pursuing fiction full-time, she practiced law as an attorney. Her transition into writing began during five months of mandated bed rest during her first pregnancy, during which she read extensively and began drafting stories. Since her publishing career began in 1991, she has authored more than twenty novels. Her 2008 novel Firefly Lane, which explores a multi-decade friendship between two women, was adapted into a #1 global Netflix series starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke; the series concluded its second season on April 27, 2023.
Hannah's storytelling focuses on deep interpersonal relationships, particularly female friendships, sisterhood, and mother-daughter dynamics set against challenging historical or atmospheric settings. Her narratives frequently highlight overlooked human aspects of historical events, such as women's civilian and military contributions during times of crisis. Through immersive pacing and intense emotional conflicts, her novels explore how characters endure severe hardship, grief, and societal transformation.
