When the World Fell Silent: A gripping and emotional historical fiction novel inspired by real events
A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you’ve read The Women by Kristin Hannah I recommend you read this one!!!!’
The Canadian Globe & Mail Bestseller!
‘Extremely compelling’ Historical Novel Society
‘Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them with affecting grace’ Toronto Star
1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Nora 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.
Having 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.
When 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 its wake…
Praise for Donna Jones Alward:
‘A beautiful, meticulously researched story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page’ USA Today bestseller, Genevieve Graham
‘A triumphant, unforgettable tale of sacrifice, hope, and second chances … with a twist that will have readers holding their breath’ Renee Ryan, author of The Secret Society of Salzburg
‘Readers of historical fiction, don’t miss this one!’ USA Today bestseller, Andie Newton
‘A winning and memorable tale that boasts a perfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters’ USA Today bestseller, Jennifer Robson
‘A fascinating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming story’ USA Today bestseller, Glynis Peters
‘A rare novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Prepare to fall in love’ Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author
‘Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric period details that will take your breath away’ Julianne MacLean, bestselling author
‘Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill, brilliant writing’ Lecia Cornwall, author of That Summer in Berlin
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Print length : 376 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0008647049
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Best Sellers Rank: #1,840 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #4 in 20th Century Historical Romance eBooks #6 in Military Historical Fiction #8 in U.S. Historical Fiction
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A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds…
‘If you’ve read The Women by Kristin Hannah I recommend you read this one!!!!’
The Canadian Globe & Mail Bestseller!
‘Extremely compelling’ Historical Novel Society
‘Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them with affecting grace’ Toronto Star
1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Nora 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.
Having 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.
When 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 its wake…
Praise for Donna Jones Alward:
‘A beautiful, meticulously researched story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page’ USA Today bestseller, Genevieve Graham
‘A triumphant, unforgettable tale of sacrifice, hope, and second chances … with a twist that will have readers holding their breath’ Renee Ryan, author of The Secret Society of Salzburg
‘Readers of historical fiction, don’t miss this one!’ USA Today bestseller, Andie Newton
‘A winning and memorable tale that boasts a perfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters’ USA Today bestseller, Jennifer Robson
‘A fascinating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming story’ USA Today bestseller, Glynis Peters
‘A rare novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Prepare to fall in love’ Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author
‘Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric period details that will take your breath away’ Julianne MacLean, bestselling author
‘Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill, brilliant writing’ Lecia Cornwall, author of That Summer in Berlin
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ASIN : B0CQQMGJ7D
Publisher : One More Chapter
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : July 19, 2024
Language : English
File size : 2.1 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 376 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0008647049
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #1,840 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #4 in 20th Century Historical Romance eBooks #6 in Military Historical Fiction #8 in U.S. Historical Fiction
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NW skywatcher –
Heartwarming and wonderfully written!
A story of love, family and how to move forward in the face of unspeakable tragedy. This is one of the best books I’ve have the pleasure of reading in the past year. Highly recommend!
B. Crosson –
Unknown Tragedy in Halifax
This was a great book exploring the tragedy of war, in this case WWI, and an explosion that happened in Halifax during the war. It is basically about two women involved in this event and some of the details are very sad and challenging to read. The main character is a nurse and who doesn’t love a good story about a nurse and all her trials? I have just read a few novels about WWI after visiting Ipres in Belgium. So many Canadians gave their lives for that cause…so reading a story about the women left behind was a good follow-up. Real life circumstances that really happened to women in both world wars were explored and then a shocking and devastating explosion on top of that! I enjoyed the read!!
Terri C. –
Simply phenomenal!
When Donna Alward switched to writing Historical Fiction, she sure didn’t mess around. I reviewed ARC’s of her romances for years. I bought this book awhile back and was waiting impatiently to get to it. It was so worth the wait!When the World Fell Silent is an excellent story based on an event that happened in Halifax during World War I. Two ships collided in the harbor and one was carrying explosives. The story follows two different women from different walks of life who both suffer losses and are forever changed by the same kind of losses due to the explosion of that ship.Alward obviously did extensive research, but her biggest triumph is creating characters that immediately draw you in and make you feel every pain, every loss and every triumph right along with them.This book is simply phenomenal! GO READ IT!
Ginger Russell –
Good Book
This was good. I did not know about the disaster in Halifax Harbor, so I learned something from it. This is not one of those stories that all comes right in the end because so many people lost their lives in the disaster, but it is a good story about family and friendship and making do when that’s all you can do. I’d recommend it to fans of historical fiction.
Susan –
Love the history about Halifax
The novelist did a fine job of helping the reader see and feel the historical events of Dec 1916. Loved the characters and their reliance on each other. The focus on the role of families however constructed felt very real.
KathleenJB –
Depressing
This book was much more fiction than historical. I had no issue with the quality of the writing; the plot moved along and the storyline was engaging throughout. However, I learned little about the disaster of the ships’ collision and none about real people survival stories, just of fictional characters. The dual stories of Nora and Charlotte, although individual, were similar in that they were both depressing. Nora, especially, was a frustrating character who took forever to let go of Alley and embrace the goodness of Neil. I wanted to bop her over her head and scream, “Wake up and recognize your blessings!”I have visited Halifax, so I could visualize the locations of a few places mentioned in the book. I have also visited the Maritime Museum where this disaster and other disasters, including the Titanic, are described. Unfortunately, this book did not increase my knowledge beyond what I learned in the museum. 3 stars
Aboutthatlife –
Good read
I got this book for my daughter in law and she is reading it and says it is so good. I get to read it next! Can’t wait. I love fictional history so if you are in to that this is a book for you!
E. Piper –
LOVED THIS BOOK
I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down. I read it in 3 sittings which is unusual for me. I put down everything that had to be done in order to read it. I was deeply moved by the characters who were so realistic that I felt as though I knew them. I vacationed in Nova Scotia many years ago and was generally familiar with the explosion in the harbor but this book described it in such a way that I experienced it first hand.I highly recommend this book and believe it was a brilliant first historical novel by this author. I look forward to more work from her and thank her for this beautiful book.
MavisRose –
I loved everything about this novel, the history, the relationships, the story telling.It has been very well researched, and the research has been intricately woven into the story.If you love historical fiction, and/or good romance, I highly recommend this book.
Emily G –
This novel is so well researched and written. I could not put it down. Beautiful storyline, very factual with authors notes at the back. The cover and pages are a good quality as well.
LAURENS, Viviane –
Emotional story about a tragic incident that truly did happen but with fictional characters. It was well written story, and I learned a lot about the explosion at Halifax.
Kelsi Van Keulen –
I enjoy historical fiction and really liked this Canadian war story of women and their struggles and how their lives intertwined. It sometimes felt a little wordy or overly descriptive in a funny way, but it was a nice read and I’d recommend it!
Debbsie –
Lovey story based on true events.