In the Shadow of a Queen

by Heather B. Moore

“Are all Danes sympathetic to France?” Louise didn’t know what she thought of John winking at her, but he’d asked her a question. “I wouldn’t know. I’ve sent a letter to Florence Nightingale to find out how I can help with the wounded if there is a war. On both sides.” “Both sides? That’s magnanimous of you.” “Miss Nightingale founded the National Society for Giving Aid to the Sick and Wounded in the War. They are completely neutral and send supplies to both sides.” She sighed. “So, you see, my summer will be full of collecting supplies for bandages and other things and sending off boxes for the wounded. I might not have time to come to one of your poetry readings, even if women were allowed at such events.”