Sisters Under the Rising Sun

Sisters Under the Rising Sun by Heather Morris is a historical novel based on the true story of women who survived the sinking of the Vyner Brooke and endured a Japanese POW camp during WWII, focusing on the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, bravery, and resilience in the face of brutality, starvation, and disease. The story follows English musician Norah Chambers and Welsh Australian nurse Sister Nesta James as they form a deep connection while fighting to survive in horrific conditions, highlighting their courage and compassion.