The War Nurse

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Based on a true story, this sweeping historical novel takes readers on an unforgettable journey through WWI France. Superintendent of Nurses Julia Stimson must recruit sixty-four nurses to relieve the battle-worn British, just months before American troops are ready to deploy. The young nurses serving near the front lines face a daunting reality when they arrive at British Base Hospital 12 in Rouen. Confronted with primitive conditions, a convoluted system, and horrific battle wounds, even the most hardened nurses struggle. Julia leads by example, despite military doctors undermining her authority and making her question her place in the hospital. As trainloads of soldiers afflicted by a mysterious respiratory illness overwhelm the hospital's limited resources, Julia faces an unthinkable choice: step outside her professional boundaries and risk her hard-fought career or watch the people she cares for die. This mesmerizing narrative celebrates the overlooked heroes of history—the fierce, determined nurses who treated soldiers during World War I—inviting readers to appreciate their bravery and resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges.