Marie-Laure, a young girl who goes blind at the age of six, lives with her father near the Museum of Natural History in Paris, where he works as the master of its locks. To help her navigate the world, her father builds a miniature replica of their neighborhood, allowing her to memorize the streets by touch. When Nazi forces occupy Paris, they flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, taking with them a priceless and dangerous jewel from the museum.

Meanwhile, in Germany, an orphan named Werner grows up with his sister, drawn to a broken radio they repair. Werner’s skill with the technology earns him a place in the brutal Hitler Youth and a special assignment to track down Resistance members. As the war rages on, Werner’s journey leads him to Saint-Malo, where his and Marie-Laure’s stories intersect in a powerful, unexpected way.

All the Light We Cannot See is a luminous tale of survival, connection, and the quiet acts of defiance that shape the human spirit amidst the horrors of war.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist. An instant New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Book Review Top 10 Book.