The Lieutenant’s Nurse
The Lieutenant’s Nurse by Sara Ackerman, published by MIRA in 2019, is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of World War II. This edition spans 352 pages and is written in English. The story follows Eva Cassidy, a newly enlisted Army Corps nurse, as she embarks on a journey to Hawaii, driven by personal reasons beyond just escaping a harsh winter. Onboard the steamship SS Lurline, she encounters Lt. Clark Spencer, whose secrets intertwine with the impending turmoil of war.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will witness Eva’s transformation amid the chaos following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The novel delves into themes of love, friendship, and the resilience of the nurses who served during this critical time. Eva and her fellow nurses face immense challenges as they strive to care for the wounded, forcing her to confront her past and make difficult choices about trust and loyalty. Set in the vibrant Pacific, The Lieutenant’s Nurse presents an evocative portrayal of a pivotal moment in history, highlighting the courage and dedication of those who served.
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“An emotional and heartfelt tale of love and courage.” –Chanel Cleeton, bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in Havana
November, 1941. She’s never even seen the ocean before, but Eva Cassidy has her reasons for making the crossing to Hawaii, and they run a lot deeper than escaping a harsh Michigan winter. Newly enlisted as an Army Corps nurse, Eva is stunned by the splendor she experiences aboard the steamship SS Lurline; even more so by Lt. Clark Spencer, a man she is drawn to but who clearly has secrets of his own. But Eva’s past–and the future she’s trying to create–means that she’s not free to follow her heart. Clark is a navy intelligence officer, and he warns her that the United States won’t be able to hold off joining the war for long, but nothing can prepare them for the surprise attack that will change the world they know.
In the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Eva and her fellow nurses band together for the immense duty of keeping the American wounded alive. And the danger that finds Eva threatens everything she holds dear. Amid the chaos and heartbreak, Eva will have to decide whom to trust and how far she will go to protect those she loves.
Set in the vibrant tropical surroundings of the Pacific, The Lieutenant’s Nurse is an evocative, emotional WWII story of love, friendship and the resilient spirit of the heroic nurses of Pearl Harbor.
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