When the World Fell Silent: A gripping and emotional historical fiction novel inspired by real events

Name: When the World Fell Silent: A gripping and emotional historical fiction novel inspired by real events
Price: 14.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (15060 reviews)
Author: Donna Jones Alward

by Donna Jones Alward

Historical Fiction Memoir

4.4 (15,060)

4.4 stars from 15,060 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: May 20, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical fiction set during WWI with strong female characters navigating impossible circumstances.
You're drawn to stories about resilience and unexpected friendships forged in tragedy, like The Women by Kristin Hannah.
You appreciate meticulously researched period detail that brings a real historical event to vivid life.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer faster-paced plots. This is a character-driven story that takes time to develop its emotional depth.
You want to avoid stories centred on wartime loss and grief, including the deaths of beloved characters.
You're looking for romance as the primary plot. The relationships here are secondary to the larger themes of survival and redemption.

About this book

Set in 1917 Halifax, Nova Scotia, this novel follows two women whose lives intersect following a tragedy in Halifax Harbour. Nora Crowell serves as a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps during World War I, seeking a life beyond the domestic role her sister has accepted. Charlotte Campbell, widowed by the war and living under the care of her late husband's relatives, finds purpose and hope in her daughter Aileen. When disaster strikes in the harbour, the paths of these two women cross unexpectedly, bringing both heartbreak and joy. The story explores themes of loss, hope, and redemption as the characters navigate the aftermath of tragedy and search for second chances.

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Price has dropped 2 times over the last 2 years. Goes on sale roughly every 427 days. Typically stays discounted for 435 days.

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Currently #3,977 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 15,060 reviews

Gaining approximately 680 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.9 to 4.4.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 427 days. Next drop estimated in about 47 weeks. Typical discount: 93% off.

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