The Vera Wright Trilogy

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Set against the backdrop of 1940s wartime England, the story follows Vera's transformative journey from a sheltered life to becoming a nurse in a military hospital. Her experiences lead to complex love affairs, the challenges of motherhood with two illegitimate children, and ultimately, emigration to Australia. Now a doctor and writer, Vera reflects on her past, embodying a quest for enduring love. The trilogy blends lyrical prose reminiscent of Virginia Woolf with the poignant realism of Jean Rhys, offering a profound exploration of a woman's life and desires.