Until Then
Until Then by Gail Kittleson, published by WordCrafts Press on June 10, 2019, is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the experiences of Marian Williams as she navigates the dangers of wartime London and the challenges faced by Dorothy Woebbeking, a surgical nurse serving with the 11th Evacuation Hospital. Their intertwined stories highlight the resilience and determination of women during a tumultuous period in history.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of life on the front lines, as well as the emotional and physical struggles faced by women in wartime. The book explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the impact of war on personal lives, all while focusing on the unique experiences of its female characters. Through the lens of Marian and Dorothy, the narrative delves into the harsh realities of military life and the bonds formed amidst adversity, culminating in a poignant connection symbolized by a hand-stitched handkerchief.
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March 3, 1943 – Bethnal Green – London’s East End
Shortly after a quarter past eight, a siren split the air. Marian Williams lifted her sleeping daughter from her bed, and darted down the stairs. Her mother and father-in-law, off on air warden duty, had left the front door unlocked. She hugged her youngest child close. The blackout made the going difficult, but her husband’s instructions echoed in her brain: “Whatever you do, get down inside the station fast as you can.”
She hoped for a spot near the canteen, with access to milk. Uneven light shone over the paved steps. Then she tripped. Her knee hit the concrete, then something bashed her left side. Someone cried out. Another blow scraped her arm on the landing floor. Where was her baby? She attempted to get up, but an even heavier weight slammed her face down. A crushing burden descended, then all went black.
Riding in the backs of Army trucks across North Africa, throughout the Sicily campaign, up the boot of Italy, and northward through France into Germany, Dorothy Woebbeking served as a surgical nurse with the 11th Evacuation Hospital. During World War II, US Army nurses worked and slept in tents through horrific weather, endured enemy fire, and even the disdain of their own superior officers, who believed women had no place in war.
But Dorothy and her comrades persevered, and their skills and upbeat attitude made a huge difference in the lives of thousands of wounded soldiers.
Dorothy and Marian’s stories converge on a simple, hand stitched handkerchief.
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