Join us at Nightingale Hammerson for a powerful literary event celebrating the launch of two remarkable books:
Two Sisters by Rosie Whitehouse and Ninette’s War by John Jay
These deeply personal true stories shine a light on extraordinary Jewish women who survived, resisted and demonstrated immense moral courage under Nazi occupation in France.
Rosie Whitehouse’s relative was a codebreaker at Bletchley Park and Ninette Montagu (Lady Swaythling) is the subject of John Jay’s book. Both lived out their last months at Nightingale House. This event will therefore hold special significance to the Nightingale Hammerson family.
What to Expect:
Afternoon tea will be served
About the Books
Two Sisters
A moving story of Marion and Huguette Müller, two Jewish sisters who escaped Vichy France. Rosie Whitehouse uncovers their journey and explores the role of rescuers, betrayal, and the lasting impact of trauma and memory.
“Two Sisters is a brilliant meditation on family and trauma across generations, a much-needed critical reappraisal of the Jewish experience in France during the Holocaust…” – James McAuley, Author of The House of Fragile Things
Ninette’s War
John Jay tells the story of Ninette Dreyfus, later Lady Swaythling, who evaded deportation by adopting a new identity. A tale of survival, reinvention, and resilience in the face of antisemitism.
“At a time when Jews are freshly embattled and the taboo against antisemitism dissolves … Ninette’s War provides urgent context and details we must not forget, alongside a compassionate, elegant tribute to one brave woman’s life in time.” – Zoe Strimpel, Sunday Telegraph Columnist
About the Authors
Rosie Whitehouse is a Journalist and Author specialising in Holocaust history. She writes for the BBC, The Observer, Tablet, The Jewish Chronicle and Haaretz.
John Jay is a former Journalist and Editor for the Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph. He is an author with a background in history and Development Partner at Brompton Asset Management.
Enquiries: events@nightingalehammerson.org
