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Diary of a Country Nurse #2
Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse
Preorder the next warm, heartfelt and nostalgic instalment in Kate Eastham's Diary of a Country Nurse series ‘Authentic... the mixture of nursing and farming life is both warming and true. I liked this a lot.’ Rosie Clarke
In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and boisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, she’s determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesn’t easily welcome outsiders.
As autumn sets in, Lara becomes a trusted presence at Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her spirited colleague Marion and earning the grudging respect of the erratic but brilliant senior doctor. But behind the laughter and team spirit, shadows loom. There’s loss, secrets buried deep in the hearts of her new friends and a face from her past that threatens everything Lara's tried to leave behind.
When tragedy strikes a patient - a younger mother with four small children - Lara’s personal strength is tested like never before. Can she dig deep to find hope and healing, not just for those she cares for, but also for herself?
A Season of Change for the Country Nurse describes the quiet heroism of a woman making a difference, one visit at a time. It's the perfect read for fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures Great and Small as well as Donna Douglas and Jean Fullerton.
Praise for Kate
'A warm and satisfying story.' My Weekly
'A heartwarming and tear-inducing tale with wonderfully realistic characters.' Woman
'Very well created characters that you identify with and want to do well.' 5-star Reader Review
'Well written and absorbing...couldn't put it down!' 5-star Reader Review
'Great story with many twists and turns. Love all the characters.' 5-star Reader Review
In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and boisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, she’s determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesn’t easily welcome outsiders.
As autumn sets in, Lara becomes a trusted presence at Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her spirited colleague Marion and earning the grudging respect of the erratic but brilliant senior doctor. But behind the laughter and team spirit, shadows loom. There’s loss, secrets buried deep in the hearts of her new friends and a face from her past that threatens everything Lara's tried to leave behind.
When tragedy strikes a patient - a younger mother with four small children - Lara’s personal strength is tested like never before. Can she dig deep to find hope and healing, not just for those she cares for, but also for herself?
A Season of Change for the Country Nurse describes the quiet heroism of a woman making a difference, one visit at a time. It's the perfect read for fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures Great and Small as well as Donna Douglas and Jean Fullerton.
Praise for Kate
'A warm and satisfying story.' My Weekly
'A heartwarming and tear-inducing tale with wonderfully realistic characters.' Woman
'Very well created characters that you identify with and want to do well.' 5-star Reader Review
'Well written and absorbing...couldn't put it down!' 5-star Reader Review
'Great story with many twists and turns. Love all the characters.' 5-star Reader Review
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Published August 22, 2025
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January 19, 2026
September, 1936, Lancashire. Lara Flynn is from Liverpool and she moved to Ingleside for a fresh start and to get away from her cheating ex-boyfriend.
Lara lives and works alongside fellow nurse Marion, Senior Dr Bingham and Dr Fitz-William and Mrs. Hewitt the kindly and efficient housekeeper. Lara is calm in a crisis, which has earned the respect of her colleges and the townsfolk.
Lara isn’t supposed to have favourites, but she grows close to her patients, some she visits daily and it’s impossible not to get attached to them and especially the babies she’s delivered.
Lara is concerned about a new antenatal case, Lydia Lennox, she lives along way out of town, her eldest son is only ten, he’s not attending school and stays home to help his mum with his three younger siblings and she's not happy about being pregnant again so soon.
The Ingleside clinic represent a bygone era, they have to deal with all kinds of medical issues, including accidents, cuts, broken bones, end of life care, delivering babies, and melancholy.
I really liked Lara, Marion and Mrs. Hewitt characters and how townsfolk banded together and helped anyone in need.
I highly recommend Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse and the previous novel in the series A Fresh Start for the Country Nurse by Kate Eastham and both are the prefect choices for fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures Great and Small.
Four stars from me, I’m looking forward to the next instalment and maybe something romantic will happen between Lara and vet Leo Sullivan?
Lara lives and works alongside fellow nurse Marion, Senior Dr Bingham and Dr Fitz-William and Mrs. Hewitt the kindly and efficient housekeeper. Lara is calm in a crisis, which has earned the respect of her colleges and the townsfolk.
Lara isn’t supposed to have favourites, but she grows close to her patients, some she visits daily and it’s impossible not to get attached to them and especially the babies she’s delivered.
Lara is concerned about a new antenatal case, Lydia Lennox, she lives along way out of town, her eldest son is only ten, he’s not attending school and stays home to help his mum with his three younger siblings and she's not happy about being pregnant again so soon.
The Ingleside clinic represent a bygone era, they have to deal with all kinds of medical issues, including accidents, cuts, broken bones, end of life care, delivering babies, and melancholy.
I really liked Lara, Marion and Mrs. Hewitt characters and how townsfolk banded together and helped anyone in need.
I highly recommend Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse and the previous novel in the series A Fresh Start for the Country Nurse by Kate Eastham and both are the prefect choices for fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures Great and Small.
Four stars from me, I’m looking forward to the next instalment and maybe something romantic will happen between Lara and vet Leo Sullivan?
December 28, 2025
This is the second installment of the Country Nurse series. I loved the first and was very excited to continue the story. Although it's not necessary to have read the first book, it definitely helps to know the characters and the community.
This book follows district nurse Lara as she is settling into her new job and new life at Ingleside. I love the cosy, rural vibe of this book and the contrasting medical dramas that Lara is faced with. As with the first book, I felt that this book gives a realistic representation of rural life in the 1930s and doesn't shy away from difficult subjects.
I love the characters in the village and am really invested in this series!
This book follows district nurse Lara as she is settling into her new job and new life at Ingleside. I love the cosy, rural vibe of this book and the contrasting medical dramas that Lara is faced with. As with the first book, I felt that this book gives a realistic representation of rural life in the 1930s and doesn't shy away from difficult subjects.
I love the characters in the village and am really invested in this series!
August 22, 2025
My thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood for the opportunity to review this novel.
It is September 1936, and nurse Lara Flynn has been in the mill town of Ingleside only a few months. Despite initially feeling ´odd one out’ as a city girl from Liverpool, she soon finds herself happily participating in ´country L activities such as Bonfire Night, an ale with colleagues and new friends at the local pub, and the fresh-made scones and strawberry preserves served by Mrs Hewitt, the village practice housekeeper. Although motherly and comforting, Mrs Hewitt doesn’t just cook and clean, she takes care of the schedule and the phones, sending out nurses, doctors and ambulances as needed. The practice, employing senior Dr Henry Bingham and young Dr Angus Fitzwilliam, as well as nurse Marion Wright, runs day and night to meet the needs of the impoverished large sawmill families. Lara and Marion are already as close as sisters; the boisterous Marion is still recovering from a motorcycle accident that she can’t remember. It’s not enough to keep her off her motorcycle, however, and the two nurses often speed off together to answer an emergency call.
Marion’s frequent headaches and her amnesia is one of the book’s small mysteries, as is Lara’s badly broken engagement to a nasty, threatening man much above her in social status. Everyone speculates about Dr Bingham’s Great War experiences, which he won’t discuss, and his obvious fondness for children though he has never married. Dr Angus, as everyone calls him, is seemingly happy to spend his free hours drinking with the workmen and flirting with the barmaid, though he is thoroughly upper class himself and even a schoolmate of the local lady of the manor, Philippa. The nurses are very wary of Her Ladyship, despite being close to her in age. She is mostly condescending, until her attraction to the local vet, who drinks with all of them, brings about a sudden thaw.
As the Depression deepens, the insufficient diets of the townspeople worsen, and sickness increases, especially among the most vulnerable, the babies and children. The families are used to helping each other if they know help is needed, but pride keeps many from letting on about how bad things are. As in the case of the Lennox family, for whom Lara delivered their fourth child, the visiting nurses know better than anyone how things really are. Lara takes a special interest in the mother and the four children, but still blames herself for not having ´seen’ as much as she feels she should have.
I enjoyed learning about the medical training and practices of nearly a century ago, especially concerning the nurses. Although expected to defer to the much more knowledgeable male doctors, even in such areas as childbearing and child care, it’s clear that nurses like Lara and Marion were brave, skilled, quick to learn and adapt what they had at hand to get through their duties in straightened circumstances. This is very much a character-driven novel, and the plot takes some time to go anywhere. And then it’s easy to see where things are heading. Nonetheless it’s a cozy addition to the ´country nurse ´ saga, and the ending indicates that there will be at least one more.
It is September 1936, and nurse Lara Flynn has been in the mill town of Ingleside only a few months. Despite initially feeling ´odd one out’ as a city girl from Liverpool, she soon finds herself happily participating in ´country L activities such as Bonfire Night, an ale with colleagues and new friends at the local pub, and the fresh-made scones and strawberry preserves served by Mrs Hewitt, the village practice housekeeper. Although motherly and comforting, Mrs Hewitt doesn’t just cook and clean, she takes care of the schedule and the phones, sending out nurses, doctors and ambulances as needed. The practice, employing senior Dr Henry Bingham and young Dr Angus Fitzwilliam, as well as nurse Marion Wright, runs day and night to meet the needs of the impoverished large sawmill families. Lara and Marion are already as close as sisters; the boisterous Marion is still recovering from a motorcycle accident that she can’t remember. It’s not enough to keep her off her motorcycle, however, and the two nurses often speed off together to answer an emergency call.
Marion’s frequent headaches and her amnesia is one of the book’s small mysteries, as is Lara’s badly broken engagement to a nasty, threatening man much above her in social status. Everyone speculates about Dr Bingham’s Great War experiences, which he won’t discuss, and his obvious fondness for children though he has never married. Dr Angus, as everyone calls him, is seemingly happy to spend his free hours drinking with the workmen and flirting with the barmaid, though he is thoroughly upper class himself and even a schoolmate of the local lady of the manor, Philippa. The nurses are very wary of Her Ladyship, despite being close to her in age. She is mostly condescending, until her attraction to the local vet, who drinks with all of them, brings about a sudden thaw.
As the Depression deepens, the insufficient diets of the townspeople worsen, and sickness increases, especially among the most vulnerable, the babies and children. The families are used to helping each other if they know help is needed, but pride keeps many from letting on about how bad things are. As in the case of the Lennox family, for whom Lara delivered their fourth child, the visiting nurses know better than anyone how things really are. Lara takes a special interest in the mother and the four children, but still blames herself for not having ´seen’ as much as she feels she should have.
I enjoyed learning about the medical training and practices of nearly a century ago, especially concerning the nurses. Although expected to defer to the much more knowledgeable male doctors, even in such areas as childbearing and child care, it’s clear that nurses like Lara and Marion were brave, skilled, quick to learn and adapt what they had at hand to get through their duties in straightened circumstances. This is very much a character-driven novel, and the plot takes some time to go anywhere. And then it’s easy to see where things are heading. Nonetheless it’s a cozy addition to the ´country nurse ´ saga, and the ending indicates that there will be at least one more.
September 7, 2025
Kate Eastham’s Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is a heart-warming, emotional and uplifting 1930s Lancashire-set saga perfect for fans of All Creatures Great and Small and Call the Midwife.
Lara Flynn has found her feet at Ingleside Surgery. The city-trained nurse had to come to this Lancashire community after an ill-fated love affair and although she had quite a steep learning curve, she had soon adjusted to life in the countryside and has become a valued member of the community. The district nurse and midwife is getting ready for the autumn and she’s certainly got her work cut out for her at the Surgery. Having formed a close bond with spirited colleague Marion and impressed the gruff senior doctor, Lara is looking forward to whatever challenges lie ahead, however, it doesn’t take long for dark clouds to begin to gather…
The arrival of a face from her past threatens to derail Lara’s new life. Will she ever manage to outrun her old demons? Meanwhile, a young mother’s life is struck by tragedy testing Lara like never before. Can she rise above the many obstacles standing in her way? Will Lara find the peace and serenity which have eluded her for so long? Will she still have a home in this community she has come to love? Or has the time come for her to seek greener pastures?
The literary equivalent of a warm hug after a very trying day, Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse by Kate Eastham is saga writing at its most vivid and moving. Written straight from the heart, Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is an atmospheric tale rich in pathos and drama that immerses the reader in a world gone by that will hold them spellbound from beginning to end.
A lovely historical saga from Kate Eastham that would make for a terrific TV drama, Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is a must for readers who enjoy Daisy Styles and Donna Douglas’ books.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lara Flynn has found her feet at Ingleside Surgery. The city-trained nurse had to come to this Lancashire community after an ill-fated love affair and although she had quite a steep learning curve, she had soon adjusted to life in the countryside and has become a valued member of the community. The district nurse and midwife is getting ready for the autumn and she’s certainly got her work cut out for her at the Surgery. Having formed a close bond with spirited colleague Marion and impressed the gruff senior doctor, Lara is looking forward to whatever challenges lie ahead, however, it doesn’t take long for dark clouds to begin to gather…
The arrival of a face from her past threatens to derail Lara’s new life. Will she ever manage to outrun her old demons? Meanwhile, a young mother’s life is struck by tragedy testing Lara like never before. Can she rise above the many obstacles standing in her way? Will Lara find the peace and serenity which have eluded her for so long? Will she still have a home in this community she has come to love? Or has the time come for her to seek greener pastures?
The literary equivalent of a warm hug after a very trying day, Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse by Kate Eastham is saga writing at its most vivid and moving. Written straight from the heart, Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is an atmospheric tale rich in pathos and drama that immerses the reader in a world gone by that will hold them spellbound from beginning to end.
A lovely historical saga from Kate Eastham that would make for a terrific TV drama, Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is a must for readers who enjoy Daisy Styles and Donna Douglas’ books.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 12, 2025
This is the second book in the series featuring Lara the District Nurse set in a picturesque village in Lancashire.
It's late September in 1936 in the Ingleside Surgery and everyone is looking forward to the upcoming ball, but after travelling there with most of the villagers, Lara is surprised and angry to find her ex, Patrick there, not only that but he wants the necklace back that she is wearing claiming it is a family heirloom. He is soon put in his place by Lara's friend from the village, and the other district nurse, Marion, made sure that Lara was well and truly protected from him by punching him in the face. That's how it is in the village. Everyone looks out for everybody else, and nothing goes unnoticed. Soon, Lara is busy with her patients, treating everything from strains, pregnant women, and lock-jaw, and nothing seems too much trouble for her, and all the villagers love her. But she always gets this feeling that someone is watching her from afar as she is cycling alongside country lanes.
But when something terrible happens to a young family, Lara and the rest of the village are pushed to the limit, both emotionally and physically.
I loved the camaraderie between everyone in the village and the medical staff from the surgery. I enjoyed reading the previous book and this one is just as good, I was sorry when I reached the last few pages I wanted it to continue so I could continue with the characters from Ingleside Village and Surgery, and am definitely going to look out for more from Kate Eastham in this great series featuring the doctors and district nurses in the fells of Lancashire. Fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures will love this story.
A well-deserved five-star read from me, I enjoyed it so much.
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It's late September in 1936 in the Ingleside Surgery and everyone is looking forward to the upcoming ball, but after travelling there with most of the villagers, Lara is surprised and angry to find her ex, Patrick there, not only that but he wants the necklace back that she is wearing claiming it is a family heirloom. He is soon put in his place by Lara's friend from the village, and the other district nurse, Marion, made sure that Lara was well and truly protected from him by punching him in the face. That's how it is in the village. Everyone looks out for everybody else, and nothing goes unnoticed. Soon, Lara is busy with her patients, treating everything from strains, pregnant women, and lock-jaw, and nothing seems too much trouble for her, and all the villagers love her. But she always gets this feeling that someone is watching her from afar as she is cycling alongside country lanes.
But when something terrible happens to a young family, Lara and the rest of the village are pushed to the limit, both emotionally and physically.
I loved the camaraderie between everyone in the village and the medical staff from the surgery. I enjoyed reading the previous book and this one is just as good, I was sorry when I reached the last few pages I wanted it to continue so I could continue with the characters from Ingleside Village and Surgery, and am definitely going to look out for more from Kate Eastham in this great series featuring the doctors and district nurses in the fells of Lancashire. Fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures will love this story.
A well-deserved five-star read from me, I enjoyed it so much.
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#KateEastham
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August 20, 2025
This is the second book in the Country Nurse series and is as good as the first - hope the third is the same.
The characters are gelling and we get to learn more of their back stories. Kate is forced to meet a face form her past who seems set on causing her even more grief. Monica eventually reveals her past which is heartbreaking.
The book is set in the mid 1930s so many of the characters are still affected by the effects of WW1.
We also get the family at ‘The Big House’ who own many properties in the village. The ideas these days seem so outdated - but one young lady loses her father and has a fight to retain the farm she has been running for years and another - a gamekeeper - has an unfortunate injury whilst working but nearly loses his home and livelihood over it - even though he physically can’t work.
The saddest part is dealt with with empathy. A young mother living in poor condition wit her husband working away - has 4 young children including a new born. Struggling to cope it all becomes too much and she is eventually diagnosed with puerperal psychosis - being limited to one visit a week when the medical staff deemed she could have one must have been absolutely horrendous.
The author had obviously done her research a dealt with this part of the story well - tissues should be at hand.
The book like the previous one is well written and keeps you gripped to the end
Brilliant
The characters are gelling and we get to learn more of their back stories. Kate is forced to meet a face form her past who seems set on causing her even more grief. Monica eventually reveals her past which is heartbreaking.
The book is set in the mid 1930s so many of the characters are still affected by the effects of WW1.
We also get the family at ‘The Big House’ who own many properties in the village. The ideas these days seem so outdated - but one young lady loses her father and has a fight to retain the farm she has been running for years and another - a gamekeeper - has an unfortunate injury whilst working but nearly loses his home and livelihood over it - even though he physically can’t work.
The saddest part is dealt with with empathy. A young mother living in poor condition wit her husband working away - has 4 young children including a new born. Struggling to cope it all becomes too much and she is eventually diagnosed with puerperal psychosis - being limited to one visit a week when the medical staff deemed she could have one must have been absolutely horrendous.
The author had obviously done her research a dealt with this part of the story well - tissues should be at hand.
The book like the previous one is well written and keeps you gripped to the end
Brilliant
July 22, 2025
This was book two of a delightful series set in 1936 following Liverpool native, nurse Lara Flynn who has moved to the English countryside for a fresh start. There was so much I enjoyed about this book! I love a series that follows the same characters, and helps us get to know them better - and this one does. While new people were added, we keep our original group of five: nurses Lara and Marion, the two doctors, and housekeeper Mrs. Hewitt.
This book really has it all: Life, death, happiness, sadness, and even a bit of romance. I particularly enjoyed how nicely the author conveyed the feeling of autumn in the countryside. There were plenty of sub-plots in this book that kept my interest all the way through. We meet quite a few new village dwellers, most notably Mrs. Lennox who is about to have her 4th baby. As a nurse myself, I really appreciate the authenticity of the medical situations that crop up! After finishing this book, I learned that the author herself is a trained nurse and midwife and her first hand knowledge certainly shines. I am already looking forward to the next installment of this series where we can once again follow all these engaging characters!
A big thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with this charming book for my honest review.
This book really has it all: Life, death, happiness, sadness, and even a bit of romance. I particularly enjoyed how nicely the author conveyed the feeling of autumn in the countryside. There were plenty of sub-plots in this book that kept my interest all the way through. We meet quite a few new village dwellers, most notably Mrs. Lennox who is about to have her 4th baby. As a nurse myself, I really appreciate the authenticity of the medical situations that crop up! After finishing this book, I learned that the author herself is a trained nurse and midwife and her first hand knowledge certainly shines. I am already looking forward to the next installment of this series where we can once again follow all these engaging characters!
A big thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with this charming book for my honest review.
August 31, 2025
In this emotional and heartwarming new novel from Kate Eastham, readers spend time in the Lancashire countryside in 1936 where city-trained nurse Lara Flynn has to adjust to rural life and recover from her past traumas. Determined to prove herself as a capable nurse and midwife to this insular community, Lara works to create a place for herself at Ingleside Surgery and make friends with her colleague Marion and the brilliantly eccentric senior doctor. However, tragedy soon strikes the community, forcing Lara to draw on her personal strength to find hope and healing for herself and the community. Emotional and intense yet heartwarming, readers will love the development of Lara’s character and her relationships with her colleagues at Ingleside Surgery and in the village. The details are absolutely fantastic and bring both the characters and settings to life in some fun ways, and readers will really enjoy following Lara’s character development as the novel develops. The other characters are well-written and detailed, and their various backstories add depth to the setting and the novel. Fun, entertaining, and emotional, readers will love this charming and cozy new historical fiction novel from Kate Eastham and the brilliant characters that populate its pages.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.
August 17, 2025
Diary of a Country Nurse Series #2
In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse, Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and boisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, she's determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesn't really welcome outsiders. As Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her colleague Maureen and earning the grudging aspect of the erratic but senior doctor. When tragedy strikes a patient - a younger mother with four children - Lara's personal strength is tested like never before.
In the quiet Lancashire countryside, everyone looks out for everybody else. But when tragedy strikes a young family, Lara and the villagers are pushed to their limits.
Apart from the main story, we also get some subplots. We get romance, mixed emotions, life and death scenarios. Lara is beginning to build some trust between her colleagues and the patients.
Published 22nd August 2025
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #KateEastman for my ARC of ChangingSeasonsForTheCountryNurse in exchange for an honest review.
In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse, Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and boisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, she's determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesn't really welcome outsiders. As Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her colleague Maureen and earning the grudging aspect of the erratic but senior doctor. When tragedy strikes a patient - a younger mother with four children - Lara's personal strength is tested like never before.
In the quiet Lancashire countryside, everyone looks out for everybody else. But when tragedy strikes a young family, Lara and the villagers are pushed to their limits.
Apart from the main story, we also get some subplots. We get romance, mixed emotions, life and death scenarios. Lara is beginning to build some trust between her colleagues and the patients.
Published 22nd August 2025
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #KateEastman for my ARC of ChangingSeasonsForTheCountryNurse in exchange for an honest review.
August 20, 2025
Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse by Kate Eastham takes us to Lancashire in 1936 where Lara Flynn is settling in nicely. I like the cast of characters in this series. There are the two doctors, Marion (the other nurse), and the housekeeper, Mrs. Hewitt. We get to follow Lara as she goes about her daily life as a nurse. She visits patients and helps the doctors in the surgery (aka office hours). I do not know how she manages to ride her bicycle on some of those roads in the rain (it always seems to be raining). It is a good thing there was the cozy Aga stove in the kitchen. We get to meet a variety of different villagers as Lara goes about her rounds. I felt for Mrs. Lennox who was having her fourth child. It did not seem right that the oldest child had to stay home from school to take care of the other two kids (he was only a child himself). Lara and the rest of the household don their finest duds to attend a ball. We get to see Lara build trust with her patients and make friends. The visiting nurses made a difference in their patients’ lives as we see in this story. Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is the second book in Diary of a Country Nurse series. It can be read as a standalone, but you will better understand Lara if you read A Fresh Start for the Country Nurse first. I enjoyed reading this heartwarming tale.
November 4, 2025
Second in the series.
Lara Flynn is settling in to her position as Country nurse in a quiet small village countryside in England. She rides her bicycle to her patient's homes to tend to their medical needs. She's new and some of the village residents still don't view her as belonging but she realizes that will just take time.
Every day is different from Lara and she sees a variety of patients, doing her best to listen to their needs while she visits. She has a patient who has recently given birth that she realizes just isn't recovering as quickly as she should. Her husband is unable to find work close by so she has to rely on her oldest boy to help her care for her other small children and look at the meals. Lara is worried and expresses her concerns to the senior doctor. When he accompanies her on her next visit, the woman's husband is home and everything is okay. Lara still has a gut feeling it's not. That is just one of the many patients she sees during her visits.
I'm really enjoying these books, it's such a different way of providing medical care for the smaller communities that would have been very effective in the past.
Lara Flynn is settling in to her position as Country nurse in a quiet small village countryside in England. She rides her bicycle to her patient's homes to tend to their medical needs. She's new and some of the village residents still don't view her as belonging but she realizes that will just take time.
Every day is different from Lara and she sees a variety of patients, doing her best to listen to their needs while she visits. She has a patient who has recently given birth that she realizes just isn't recovering as quickly as she should. Her husband is unable to find work close by so she has to rely on her oldest boy to help her care for her other small children and look at the meals. Lara is worried and expresses her concerns to the senior doctor. When he accompanies her on her next visit, the woman's husband is home and everything is okay. Lara still has a gut feeling it's not. That is just one of the many patients she sees during her visits.
I'm really enjoying these books, it's such a different way of providing medical care for the smaller communities that would have been very effective in the past.
July 23, 2025
Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is a tender, heartfelt story that radiates warmth and courage. It is the second book in a planned series. Set in the beautiful but challenging Lancashire countryside of 1936, the novel follows Lara Flynn, a determined young nurse trying to heal both her patients and her own wounded heart. Kate Eastham brings the world of rural nursing to life with such authenticity—muddy lanes, loyal farm dogs, and close-knit communities are painted with loving detail.
Lara’s journey from heartbreak to hope is inspiring, as she builds trust with her patients and colleagues while rediscovering her own strength. This story reminds us that healing often happens in small, everyday acts of kindness. Fans of Call the Midwife will adore this touching, uplifting tale. It’s a warm hug of a book—filled with compassion, resilience, and the quiet heroism of one woman determined to make a difference.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood books for an advance digital review copy. This is my honest review.
Lara’s journey from heartbreak to hope is inspiring, as she builds trust with her patients and colleagues while rediscovering her own strength. This story reminds us that healing often happens in small, everyday acts of kindness. Fans of Call the Midwife will adore this touching, uplifting tale. It’s a warm hug of a book—filled with compassion, resilience, and the quiet heroism of one woman determined to make a difference.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood books for an advance digital review copy. This is my honest review.
August 18, 2025
Some tears and laughter, and good-hearted camaraderie characterize this story of village life along with Lara Flynn and Marion, the Country Nurses. I found the narrative quaint yet endearing. I like Mrs. Hewit's caring character and her keeping everyone in line. There was some mystery and a whisper of romance. I appreciated that it was also a clean read although some of the doctors and vets may have imbibed a bit too much.
Although this book is the second in the Diary of a Country Nurse series, I believe it can function well as a stand alone. However, I feel I have missed out on some connections, so potential readers may prefer to read the first in the series first (A Fresh Start for the Country Nurse), to get some of the backstory.
Overall, I found this narrative to be a satisfactory read.
~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~
July 2025
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.
Although this book is the second in the Diary of a Country Nurse series, I believe it can function well as a stand alone. However, I feel I have missed out on some connections, so potential readers may prefer to read the first in the series first (A Fresh Start for the Country Nurse), to get some of the backstory.
Overall, I found this narrative to be a satisfactory read.
~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~
July 2025
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.
August 23, 2025
Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is the second installment in the Diary of a Country Nurse series by Kate Eastham.
Set in autumn 1936, Lara continues to thrive in her role at the doctor's surgery, skillfully navigating muddy paths in wellies as she assists her patients on their farms. She has grown close to Marion but senses that Marion is concealing something. Lara subtly reassures her that she can share her secret when the time is right. Meanwhile, she has just helped deliver a fourth baby for a local mother, who is increasingly exhibiting troubling behavior. Will Lara be able to support the young mother?
I was eager to dive into this second episode, and it certainly did not disappoint! Kate's writing style immediately captivated me and kept me engaged from start to finish. The diverse cast of characters, ranging from the Lord of the Manor to the villagers facing daily struggles, feels incredibly relatable. Lara embodies the ideal nurse—someone I would want caring for me if the need arose!
Set in autumn 1936, Lara continues to thrive in her role at the doctor's surgery, skillfully navigating muddy paths in wellies as she assists her patients on their farms. She has grown close to Marion but senses that Marion is concealing something. Lara subtly reassures her that she can share her secret when the time is right. Meanwhile, she has just helped deliver a fourth baby for a local mother, who is increasingly exhibiting troubling behavior. Will Lara be able to support the young mother?
I was eager to dive into this second episode, and it certainly did not disappoint! Kate's writing style immediately captivated me and kept me engaged from start to finish. The diverse cast of characters, ranging from the Lord of the Manor to the villagers facing daily struggles, feels incredibly relatable. Lara embodies the ideal nurse—someone I would want caring for me if the need arose!
August 23, 2025
It is now 1936 in Ingleside in Lancashire and the community seems as tightly knit as ever. Lara seems to have settled into life in the practice and although some still see her as a newcomer, many are responding to her quiet professionalism. Life in the practice is hectic at times, but she is well supported by her colleagues who have become close friends.
Lara has some difficult cases to oversee and realises that her gut feelings are well founded. She needs to be determined in delivering her care to her patients some of whom are vulnerable. Secrets from the past have a habit of rearing their head and Lara finds that her past comes back with a vengeance. Also, she has to offer a comforting shoulder to a close friend who has a devastating secret in her past.
With a gentle hint of a romance and a wide range of lively characters, the series continues at a good pace. Changing are coming for everyone but Lara feels a sense of home at last.
In short: period detail and well drawn characters.
Thanks to the publisher
Lara has some difficult cases to oversee and realises that her gut feelings are well founded. She needs to be determined in delivering her care to her patients some of whom are vulnerable. Secrets from the past have a habit of rearing their head and Lara finds that her past comes back with a vengeance. Also, she has to offer a comforting shoulder to a close friend who has a devastating secret in her past.
With a gentle hint of a romance and a wide range of lively characters, the series continues at a good pace. Changing are coming for everyone but Lara feels a sense of home at last.
In short: period detail and well drawn characters.
Thanks to the publisher
November 14, 2025
In the peaceful Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn faces more than just muddy lanes and lively farm dogs. Still healing from past trauma and a doomed romance, she’s set on proving herself as a skilled district nurse and midwife to a close-knit community wary of outsiders. As autumn arrives, she becomes a trusted figure at Ingleside Surgery—calming anxious patients, bonding with her spirited colleague Marion, and earning the reluctant respect of the brilliant yet unpredictable senior doctor. But beneath the camaraderie lie hidden sorrows, buried secrets, and a figure from her past who could upend everything she’s tried to leave behind.
I really enjoyed this step back into the pre-war period and the portrayal of the life of a community nurse. Medicine may have been more rudimentary but Lara is not afraid to get stuck in and deal with an array of tragic cases. This novel deals with some serious issues so be prepared for a sobering read. With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the arc in exchange for a review.
I really enjoyed this step back into the pre-war period and the portrayal of the life of a community nurse. Medicine may have been more rudimentary but Lara is not afraid to get stuck in and deal with an array of tragic cases. This novel deals with some serious issues so be prepared for a sobering read. With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the arc in exchange for a review.
August 18, 2025
Lara's back in this second installment with the country nurses. She certainly has a tough job.
It's been a while since I read the last book but this started with a refresher reminding us of Lara's plight in Liverpool and history with Patrick. This could be read as a standalone book but I think the series is a nice escape back to a generation long gone.
Lara and Marion are great friends and it's nice to see their working relationship and friendship continue especially after Marion's accident in the last book. We get more information about the two in this too so the story builds on them as characters as well as brings in new flights that they and the Doctors need to deal with.
I liked the nostalgia this brings as well as the reminders of how different things are now. We're much more advanced medically speaking and more aware of things like postnatal depression etc. I enjoyed reading this and looking forward to the next adventure.
It's been a while since I read the last book but this started with a refresher reminding us of Lara's plight in Liverpool and history with Patrick. This could be read as a standalone book but I think the series is a nice escape back to a generation long gone.
Lara and Marion are great friends and it's nice to see their working relationship and friendship continue especially after Marion's accident in the last book. We get more information about the two in this too so the story builds on them as characters as well as brings in new flights that they and the Doctors need to deal with.
I liked the nostalgia this brings as well as the reminders of how different things are now. We're much more advanced medically speaking and more aware of things like postnatal depression etc. I enjoyed reading this and looking forward to the next adventure.
August 22, 2025
In this, the second book in the series, Laura is a nurse in a country practice. I haven't read the first book, so am not up to speed on some of the back stories, but this didn't affect my enjoyment of the book. Set before the start of WW2 it gives an insight into how things were changing, especially for women, with old standards still around, but also how the community spirit is so important when things go wrong.. The senior doctor in the practice, Dr Bingham, brought Siegfried Farnon to mind and Angus, the junior doctor, Tristan, and the whole team as a similar setup. It is warm with occasional darker moments, centred around Laura's position as a nurse but with a glimpse into village life and a touch of romance that may continue in the next book in the series.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.
August 16, 2025
This was an enjoyable read, it had a real sense of a community working together. Set in 1936, times were difficult and people worked hard to make a living for their family. The main character is nurse Lara Flynn but the other nurse and the two doctors who work and live in the surgery are more like family, not forgetting their housekeeper, of course. There are various ups and downs amongst the families in the village of Ingleside and I felt invested in their outcome. There is also the Manor House where Sir Charles Harrington and his family lived. I couldn’t understand why he was referred to as Lord, given his title was Sir. There are some dangerously events,a cause for worry and an old adversary may be back on the scene. As this is a series, not everything is resolved. This book gave me a warm feeling of when everyone looked out for each other and some humour when the young people got together. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 11, 2025
This is the second in the Country Nurse series. Lara Flynn is a nurse in the Lancashire Countryside in 1936. She's settling into her post at Ingleside Surgery and bonding with the families in the area as well as her colleagues.
I'm really enjoying this series and could see it as a mini series on TV eventually. It gives me Call the Midwife vibes. I love Lara, the bond she has with her colleagues, as well as the families in the area who come together to help each other out in a crisis. Throughout it all, she's dealing with patients and cases and healing from her past trauma. I'm looking forward to the next in the series as she builds a life there.
Thanks to @boldwoodbooks, @netgalley, and the author for this arc.
I'm really enjoying this series and could see it as a mini series on TV eventually. It gives me Call the Midwife vibes. I love Lara, the bond she has with her colleagues, as well as the families in the area who come together to help each other out in a crisis. Throughout it all, she's dealing with patients and cases and healing from her past trauma. I'm looking forward to the next in the series as she builds a life there.
Thanks to @boldwoodbooks, @netgalley, and the author for this arc.
August 25, 2025
It took me a little while to get into the story, but the more I read, the better it got.
You don't need to read the first book in the series to follow and enjoy this one. Though if you want to know more about the characters, you should read the other book first.
I enjoy reading about Lara's endeavours as a country nurse; her mode of travel, the patients she sees and their ailments were well researched and written about.
This series reminds me of a cross between Call the Midwife and The Doctor Blake Mysteries. The housekeeper in the latter is very much like the one in this book. I love her!
There are dramas, mysteries, health issues —both mental and physical —beautiful friendships, and a touch of romance in this book, which I very much liked.
You don't need to read the first book in the series to follow and enjoy this one. Though if you want to know more about the characters, you should read the other book first.
I enjoy reading about Lara's endeavours as a country nurse; her mode of travel, the patients she sees and their ailments were well researched and written about.
This series reminds me of a cross between Call the Midwife and The Doctor Blake Mysteries. The housekeeper in the latter is very much like the one in this book. I love her!
There are dramas, mysteries, health issues —both mental and physical —beautiful friendships, and a touch of romance in this book, which I very much liked.
July 24, 2025
A heartfelt story of warmth and the pro's and con's of country living but as we learn the residents wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The characters are what drew me in to the book and I really love Mrs Hewitt who seems to me the glue that holds the ship together with the regular chats around the dining table. It's all mud, farm dogs, dancing and more for the nurses who are a delight as are the patients with their different ailments. The look at mental illness is touching and real. Overall it's a delightful addition to a new series the only gripe I have is that it ended to soon because I couldn't put it down.
August 12, 2025
I wish I read the first book in the series before starting this but it didn't take away from how much I enjoyed it. Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse can easily be read as standalone. I couldn't help but love Lara. Her compassion and dedication to her vocation was fantastic. She is a hugely likeable character and her friendship with Marion, Agnus Mrs. H and even to some extent Dr. Bingham was heartwarming. The plot takes a couple of dark twists and it adds to the depth of the storyline and characters. A definite must read as the darker nights approach. I cannot wait for the next installment.
Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this Advance Reader's Copy.
Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this Advance Reader's Copy.
August 8, 2025
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, for which I thank them.
“Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse” is the second book in the “Country Nurse” series by Kate Eastham. I didn’t read the first book in this series, and reading other reviews, I think I would’ve gotten things figured out more quickly if I’d read the first book. I can understand why this book is a popular series - as the writing and history research feels well done. I think the friendships felt real and I think this series would make a great TV series at some point.
“Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse” is the second book in the “Country Nurse” series by Kate Eastham. I didn’t read the first book in this series, and reading other reviews, I think I would’ve gotten things figured out more quickly if I’d read the first book. I can understand why this book is a popular series - as the writing and history research feels well done. I think the friendships felt real and I think this series would make a great TV series at some point.
August 26, 2025
This is the second book in The Diary of a Country Nurse series. I just loved this book as much as I loved book 1. Set in the Lancashire area of North West England I was utterly captivated by this story from the very start. It was so nice to be back in Ingleside with District Nurse Lara Flynn and her colleagues. Lara is a wonderful nurse and also a great friend to everyone . The bond that she develops with her patients made me feel quite emotional at times and she comes across as so caring with both her patients and her colleagues. There’s a lot going on but especially so for one young family and a lot of this was heartbreaking to read at times. Kate Eastham has again written another fabulous addition to the series and I look forward to book three.
October 16, 2025
It took me a while to get back into the series and remember what had happened in the first book. This second title sees Lara settled and accepted into village life. The warmth of the surgery and the bond between everyone who works and lives there is once again very evident. The story itself has some chapters that you don't see coming with lots of sorrow and anguish. Like the first book it is a great read for people who enjoy historical fiction mixed with the medical world.
I very much look forward to the third book and how the story will develop with the war years becoming ever closer.
I very much look forward to the third book and how the story will develop with the war years becoming ever closer.
July 15, 2025
NetGally gave me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was thrilled to revisit the characters of the Country Nurse series. I enjoyed the second book even more than the first. The characters felt more formed and familiar. It was a great comfort read. Great for fans of Call the Midwife or All Things Great or Small. I look forward to following Nurse Lara's adventures as the series continues.
July 21, 2025
I just finished this next book by Kate Eastham. Her characters really draw me in, especially the nurses. I like that most issues are settled, or at least discussed, back at the surgery around the kitchen table. Mrs. Hewitt, the housekeeper, holds them all together. If you haven't read this series, I suggest starting with the first book, A Fresh Start for the Country Nurse. Thanks to the publisher for the advance copy, the opinions are my own. Definitely recommend this series!
August 22, 2025
"All in all, despite being new to the ‘Country Nurse’ series, I am now absolutely hooked. ‘Changing Seasons’ had me genuinely laughing, crying and feeling every emotion in between as I moved through the exciting yet heart-warming plot. I absolutely loved getting to know this unique mix of characters, and can hardly wait to find out what life has in store for them next."
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September 17, 2025
I loved the first book and love this one too. It’s like being in a cosy room with open log fire with friends you know well. Reading this makes you feel you’re in the village living with them. Again James Herriot lovers will love this book, descriptive country scenes, locals chatting and the various characters with their problems. Bring on the next ones.
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