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If you enjoyed Beantown Girls and When We Were Young & Brave, you will be captivated by this powerful novel about the Angels of Bataan, American Army nurses held as prisoners during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II. Their survival hinges on sisterhood and service, inspired by the true stories of these nurses and the brave Filipinas in the resistance. Set in 1941, Tess Abbott, an American Army nurse, leaves behind the Great Depression for the allure of Manila, only to see her life upended by the swift invasion of the Japanese Imperial Army. Tess and her fellow nurses serve on the front lines until they are captured and imprisoned in Manila's Santo Tomas Internment Camp for four grueling years. Meanwhile, Flor Dalisay, a Filipina university student, is drawn into the underground resistance, discovering her own courage and leadership. As the war unfolds, Tess and Flor's paths converge, leading them to uncover unexpected secrets and forge a bond as they unite in their fight against the Japanese occupation. Their journey is one of hope, bravery, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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Angels of the Pacific, Elise Hooper
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- 2022
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