Novel illuminates little-known chapter of women in combat & their astonishing contributions during World War Two.

By Staff

March 29^th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

Shelly Sanders, author of The Night Sparrow, will be at A Different Drummer Books on Sunday, April 6, starting 2:00 pm.

“Sanders’ page-turning narrative recounts women’s comradeship and courage in the face of carnage and peril from both outside and inside their ranks. With each turn of the page, the author’s unwavering compassion for her characters shines through…Sanders’ novel illuminates a little-known chapter of women in combat and their astonishing contributions during World War Two.” –Jeanette Lynes

If the hype is any indication – this might be something you want to take in.

“… Illustrious journalist, educator and novelist Shelly Sanders visits the bookshop to share her riveting new work of historical fiction in a vivid presentation.

“…a tense, engrossing tale of World War Two. Based on true events, this is an improbably beautiful novel about a brutal episode in history.” –Janie Chang

Admission is free.