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Nursing #2
The Liverpool Nightingales
FOLLOWING ON FROM KATE EASTHAM'S DEBUT THE NIGHTINGALE NURSES
Liverpool, 1863, and Maud Linklater's life as a housemaid changes forever the day she takes little chimney sweep Alfie, to hospital. Helping to care for him on the ward, Maud is unexpectedly offered the opportunity to train in the newly opened Nursing School run by Ada Houston.
Maud instantly befriends the sweet, loving Alice, and chatterbox Edie, though it soon becomes clear Alice is troubled by a secret. But across the hall is the manipulative Nancy, who seems to get away with murder both on and off the ward.
Maud throws herself into the nursing, showing a particular talent for surgery, and continues to nurture the bond she has forged with young Alfie. But when Alfie goes missing, there is only one person she thinks can help find him, and that is Harry, the man whose affections she's been fending off for months.
Can Harry find Alfie before it is too late? And will Maud and her friends manage to qualify despite everything that has been thrown at them?
Liverpool, 1863, and Maud Linklater's life as a housemaid changes forever the day she takes little chimney sweep Alfie, to hospital. Helping to care for him on the ward, Maud is unexpectedly offered the opportunity to train in the newly opened Nursing School run by Ada Houston.
Maud instantly befriends the sweet, loving Alice, and chatterbox Edie, though it soon becomes clear Alice is troubled by a secret. But across the hall is the manipulative Nancy, who seems to get away with murder both on and off the ward.
Maud throws herself into the nursing, showing a particular talent for surgery, and continues to nurture the bond she has forged with young Alfie. But when Alfie goes missing, there is only one person she thinks can help find him, and that is Harry, the man whose affections she's been fending off for months.
Can Harry find Alfie before it is too late? And will Maud and her friends manage to qualify despite everything that has been thrown at them?
400 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2019
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March 19, 2020
I really enjoy books with stories set in the past, particularly the Victorian Era, so I had a good feeling about this book. It is an interesting read with believable characters, well plotted and descriptive, full of nostalgia and it has a great storyline. What really shows through in the author's writing is her own experience within the nursing profession, so this makes for a brilliant read.
The Liverpool Nightingales is the second book in the nursing series and tells Maud's story. We still hear mention of Ada Houston, albeit a much smaller part.
I liked Maud from the off, I had a feeling that she'd be a likeable character and I knew she actually was quite early on. Having been in service at the big house under Miss Fairchild from the age of 13, she had lived a fairly sheltered life, with no family to guide and love her.
I loved seeing Maud's character develop and the new friendships she gained. Will Maud also find her 'love'? I couldn't wait to find out as well as enjoying the story as it flowed and kept me gripped throughout.
We meet a few not very nice characters but most, I liked, in particular Miss Fairchild and I felt quite sad for her at one point.
The story flows at a nice pace and is full of drama and it really made me wonder what was going to happen next.
It covers a sensitive topic and goes to show that people have always suffered these types as mentioned in the story.
I enjoyed the first in the series, Miss Nightingale's Nurses, but I think that this was better as I felt that although set in once place, I enjoyed the storyline more.
I loved the quotes from Miss Nightingale which were quoted before each chapter and it made me think, again, to how much we owe this brave, selfless, influential lady from years gone by.
I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading: Daughter's of Liverpool, book 3 in the Nursing series, which is out now.
Thank you to Penguin UK - Michael Joseph and to NetGalley
The Liverpool Nightingales is the second book in the nursing series and tells Maud's story. We still hear mention of Ada Houston, albeit a much smaller part.
I liked Maud from the off, I had a feeling that she'd be a likeable character and I knew she actually was quite early on. Having been in service at the big house under Miss Fairchild from the age of 13, she had lived a fairly sheltered life, with no family to guide and love her.
I loved seeing Maud's character develop and the new friendships she gained. Will Maud also find her 'love'? I couldn't wait to find out as well as enjoying the story as it flowed and kept me gripped throughout.
We meet a few not very nice characters but most, I liked, in particular Miss Fairchild and I felt quite sad for her at one point.
The story flows at a nice pace and is full of drama and it really made me wonder what was going to happen next.
It covers a sensitive topic and goes to show that people have always suffered these types as mentioned in the story.
I enjoyed the first in the series, Miss Nightingale's Nurses, but I think that this was better as I felt that although set in once place, I enjoyed the storyline more.
I loved the quotes from Miss Nightingale which were quoted before each chapter and it made me think, again, to how much we owe this brave, selfless, influential lady from years gone by.
I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading: Daughter's of Liverpool, book 3 in the Nursing series, which is out now.
Thank you to Penguin UK - Michael Joseph and to NetGalley
February 24, 2019
Maud is a housemaid in Liverpool. When the chimney boy of the sweep is injured in the house where she works the housekeeper insists she take Albert to the Infirmary.Maud becomes fond of Albert & visits often. Her quick thinking & care brings her to the attention of the nursing supervisor who suggests Maud trains as a nurse. Encouraged by the housekeeper she is soon moved into the nursing home & working as a probationer nurse. This is an exciting time for nursing. Spurred on by Florence Nightingale's work & teachings, women begin to find themselves realising they are stronger & more useful than society gives them credit for.
This was a heartwarming story with great characters. I'm sorry I missed the first in the series but am hoping for a follow up. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.
This was a heartwarming story with great characters. I'm sorry I missed the first in the series but am hoping for a follow up. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.
February 13, 2019
A nostalgic read in more ways the one. First of all I hail from the city of Liverpool and the references to many of the places, such as Lime Street. the Liverpool Royal Infirmary and the Blue Coat School, as well as the statesmen who also came from the city, bring the comfort of recognition.
This is a simple heart-warming story set in Victorian Liverpool just after the Crimean War. It focuses on trainee nurses and reflects the social classes of the time as they witness a variety of patients. The main one is an eight year-old orphan boy who was injured while working as a chimney sweep, having been bought from the workhouse. Others include an injured ex-soldier who fought in the Crimean who met up with real historical figures of Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale, whose methods of nursing the hospital adopts.
The writing style evokes nostalgia as well as I remember reading stories like this a long time ago. Despite references to prostitution and severe injuries there are no graphic scenes or any kind of lurid language. When coupled with the simple themes of compassion, friendship and the limitations imposed on women, this makes a suitable read for youngsters to gain a flavour of Victorian times and especially the social norms for women and children.
The story doesn't begin in a great way, with an information dump about the central characters' backgrounds and family ties. I understand that this is a sequel but there are better strategies to include previous story lines. There is also the contrived and clumsy technique of describing someone's face as they catch their own reflection (oh dear). Eventually this settles down and the story begins.
There are many strong and forthright females, which was probably the case in the women dominated nurses field, but there are times when the timid ones overstretch credibility as most women in Victorian England knew their place. Nevertheless, after the slow start the new nurses' challenges in the hospital keep the interest going with the philosophy of Florence Nightingale and the Victorian beliefs a fascinating insight. A nice touch is that each chapter includes a quote from Nightingale.
This is an easy, engaging tale with a good pace and very enjoyable, especially if gentle medical and nostalgia are your thing. Recommended.
This is a simple heart-warming story set in Victorian Liverpool just after the Crimean War. It focuses on trainee nurses and reflects the social classes of the time as they witness a variety of patients. The main one is an eight year-old orphan boy who was injured while working as a chimney sweep, having been bought from the workhouse. Others include an injured ex-soldier who fought in the Crimean who met up with real historical figures of Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale, whose methods of nursing the hospital adopts.
The writing style evokes nostalgia as well as I remember reading stories like this a long time ago. Despite references to prostitution and severe injuries there are no graphic scenes or any kind of lurid language. When coupled with the simple themes of compassion, friendship and the limitations imposed on women, this makes a suitable read for youngsters to gain a flavour of Victorian times and especially the social norms for women and children.
The story doesn't begin in a great way, with an information dump about the central characters' backgrounds and family ties. I understand that this is a sequel but there are better strategies to include previous story lines. There is also the contrived and clumsy technique of describing someone's face as they catch their own reflection (oh dear). Eventually this settles down and the story begins.
There are many strong and forthright females, which was probably the case in the women dominated nurses field, but there are times when the timid ones overstretch credibility as most women in Victorian England knew their place. Nevertheless, after the slow start the new nurses' challenges in the hospital keep the interest going with the philosophy of Florence Nightingale and the Victorian beliefs a fascinating insight. A nice touch is that each chapter includes a quote from Nightingale.
This is an easy, engaging tale with a good pace and very enjoyable, especially if gentle medical and nostalgia are your thing. Recommended.
June 11, 2022
Talk about blood gore & guts! This book is full of it! Though I did get a good idea of the atrocities that happened in the Crimea, particularly in Sebastopol & Balaclava. Hideous stuff perpetrated against the British Army, by the British Government. Lack of any help or compassion for these brave fighting men.
The author did a fine job in her research for Dummies. The British government did an atrocious job supplying their Men with good food & medical supplies. SHAME ON THEM.
The author did a fine job in her research for Dummies. The British government did an atrocious job supplying their Men with good food & medical supplies. SHAME ON THEM.
February 19, 2019
A great read telling the story of some probationer nurses following the practice of Florence Nightingale. Maud is a housemaid who ends up becoming a Nurse after visiting a patient on the ward. Maud quickly makes friends with Eddy and Alice and seems to become an enemy of Nancy. I enjoyed reading their ups and downs of life as probationary nurses. I look forward to reading more about them as they become qualified and venture out into the world of nursing.
November 7, 2025
This book was so good finding out what happened to the nurses in the second book and will Alice get through her training and escape Nancy who is bullying them all. I'm looking forward to reading the next instalement
March 3, 2019
Enjoyable read
This was the second book in the nightingale series and it didn't disappoint. We meet the trainee nurses as they embark on a dedicated life of helping the sick.
This was the second book in the nightingale series and it didn't disappoint. We meet the trainee nurses as they embark on a dedicated life of helping the sick.
June 2, 2019
Fantastic
May 17, 2022
Good next book in the Nightingale series. I plan to continue with the next one
December 2, 2024
In Kate Eastham's novel The Liverpool Nightingales, a housemaid named Maud observes a horrific incident and quickly takes the little child to the hospital, where she assists in caring for him in the busy ward and finds herself in a new position. At the training school, she befriends two persons she meets.
In the process of trying to uncover the mystery surrounding the kidnapping of the young boy she was caring for, Maud and her friends discover him and fall in love.
In the process of trying to uncover the mystery surrounding the kidnapping of the young boy she was caring for, Maud and her friends discover him and fall in love.
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January 23, 2019
Absolutely loved this book and raced through it in no time. A brilliant set of characters and a plot packed with emotions. HIghly recommended!
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