For fans of historical novels by Kristin Harmel and Martha Hall Kelly comes a ΓÇ£gripping tale by a writer at the top of her gameΓÇ¥ (Fiona Davis,author of The Chelsea Girls) following three friends who struggle to remain loyal as one of them is threatened with internment by the British government at the start of World War II. In August of 1939as Britain watches the headlines in fear of another devastating war with Germanythree childhood companions must choose between friendship and country. Erstwhile socialite Nora is determined to find her place in the Home OfficeΓÇÖs Air Raid Precautions Departmentmatchmaker Hazel tries to mask two closely guarded secrets with irrepressible optimismand German expat Marie worries that she and her family might face imprisonment in an internment camp if war is declared. When Germany invades Poland and tensions on the home front riseMarie is labeled an enemy alienand the three friends find themselves fighting together to keep her free at any cost. Featuring Julia KellyΓÇÖs signature ΓÇ£intricatetenderand convincingΓÇ¥ (Publishers Weekly) proseThe Whispers of War is a moving and unforgettable tale of the power of friendship and womanhood in the midst of conflict.