Switchboard Soldiers

A Mighty Girl Pick of the Day. "In this gripping new historical fiction novel, bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini captures a little-known Great War story about the women who helped lead the Allies to victory, smashing gender barriers along the way. Highly recommended for ... Read more »

"Chiaverini weaves the intersecting threads of these brave women’s lives together, highlighting their deep sense of pride and duty...Chiaverini’s story will strike a chord with history buffs, and many will be surprised that such an essential crew of soldiers went virtually ... Read more »

"Chiaverini’s enchanting latest highlights the heroic efforts of a group of women who helped the U.S. war effort during WWI...As the women work tirelessly to ensure lines of communication remain open, they discover the meaning of true friendship and the resilience needed to ... Read more »

Starred Review. "Chiaverini casts well-deserved light on a little-known group: the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps...Chiaverini seamlessly blends fact and fiction as she illuminates the experiences of these heroic women, many of whom served near the front lines during ... Read more »

Starred Review. "So much new information is packed into this story that becomes the best kind of history lesson. . . In 1917, Marie in Cincinnati, Grace in New York City, and Valerie in Los Angeles are all young women working a switchboard at their local telephone company. ... Read more »