Daughters of Liverpool

Nursing #3

by Kate Eastham

'A warm and satisfying story' My WeeklyFrom the author of The Liverpool Nightingales comes an uplifting and emotional tale, perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Downton Abbey and Annie Groves. Is a mother's love enough to protect her child? ___________Liverpool 1868.Shrouded in secrecy Alice Sampson gives birth to a beautiful baby girl.But the former nurse's happiness is blighted by the knowledge that as a penniless, unwed mother, her future, and that of her child, can only be one of shame and disgrace.Then a knock at the door brings a she is invited to return to the Liverpool Royal Infirmary and her beloved ward.With the help of her friends and the welcome attentions of Reverend Seed, the hospital Chaplain, Alice slowly starts to rebuild her life.Everything is looking up, until her baby's father unexpectedly shows up to claim the child he knew nothing about.Suddenly Alice is in danger of losing her baby, her position and her whole future . . .Praise for Kate Eastham'Deftly written and moving' Woman's Own 'A heartwarming and tear-inducing tale with wonderfully realistic characters' Woman

Genres: Historical Fiction

369 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2019

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always like reading stories about the nursing profession from precious generations.

[Tricia Toney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was great. Can't wait to read the next one. Alice has had her baby and returns to complete her nurse training. This is complicated by the return of her child's father. She also has to decide whether she wants to start a relationship with a man who is wrong for her.

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alice

A fantastic read all about Alice and her struggles with baby Victoria .also her friends maud and eddy and the other nurses and also the girls who have looked after her and Victoria a riveting read from Page 1 5 STARS .

[Julie Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another beautifully written book about the girls working as nurses in Victorian Liverpool.
I really love the characters and how the author blends real events into the story
Can't wait for the next part

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

At one stage I found it a bit hard going, but I'm glad I persevered. It's a lovely story, with lots of twists and turns that help you to keep reading. An enjoyable series. I'm excited to read book 4 now! :-)

[Kimberly Pendleton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A historical tale of women lifting each other up.

[Kathryn L. Loewenstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully entertaining!

Great story with many twists and turns. Love all the characters and cannot wait to find how all turns out!

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic book finding out how Alice got on and if she manages to finish her nurse training, and will she find Love?