As most of this novel's potential readership has likely never lived through war conditions, this story can give glimpsed exposure into the state of things during WWII in Britian. It focuses mostly on the experiences of several nurses, namely Kathy, Freda, Sylvia and Veronica, their individual lives but also as a close supportive friend group of young working adults. I believe some readers may envy what they had in this friendship.
The nurses' fears, sadnesses and joys of life and their commitment and sacrifice in helping one another, but also those touched by war, was evident. I felt that the way they helped each other was rather noble.
Issues such as child abuse, LGBT relationships, inter-racial marriage, rape victims and returned veterans, and escaped POW's with their PTSD traumas, and how they deal with it all in the aftermath, are mentioned.
Of course there is added romance to season the tale. One related caution for some potential readers would be the more intimate bedroom scenes referred to. Generally speaking, this is light reading and can be read through fairly quickly, time permitting.
~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~
5 February 2026
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent to me by NetGalley and the publisher.
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