Angels of the Pacific

About the book

If you enjoyed Beantown Girls by Jane Healey and Hazel Gaynor’s When We Were Young & Brave, then you cannot miss Elise Hooper’s latest novel inspired by the Angels of Bataan, nurses who were held captive during World War II in the Philippines.

Their survival relies on their bond of sisterhood and dedication to service.

Drawing inspiration from the real-life stories of the American Army nurses known as the Angels of Bataan and the invaluable contributions of Filipinas in the resistance movement, this book takes us back to a time of hope, courage, resilience, and ultimately - triumph.

In 1941, Tess Abbott, an American Army nurse, escapes the hardships of the Great Depression in search of adventure in Manila, a coveted posting. However, her world is turned upside down when the Japanese Imperial Army swiftly invades and changes everything. Tess and her comrades serve on the front lines until they are taken as prisoners and confined behind the walls of Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila.

Meanwhile, as the Japanese occupation begins in her homeland, Flor Dalisay, a Filipina student, joins the resistance movement, uncovering her own strength, courage, and leadership qualities.

Throughout the war, Tess and Flor navigate danger, hardship, and fear as they find themselves working together to save lives and secure freedom in a perilous environment.