Band of Sisters

Band of Sisters follows a group of young women from Smith College who volunteer in France after the First World War. Their mission is to rebuild villages and support families whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed.

The women bring different backgrounds, convictions, and personal wounds to the effort, creating tensions alongside strong bonds.

Lauren Willig explores female friendship, class, grief, service, and the complicated legacy of wartime idealism.

The novel combines an overlooked historical episode with an intimate story of women finding courage and solidarity.