The Woman at the Front
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The Woman at the Front
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Hannah Curtis
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Narrated by:
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Hannah Curtis
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Lecia Cornwall
About this listen
When Eleanor Atherton graduates from medical school near the top of her class in 1917, she dreams of going overseas to help the wounded, but her ambition is thwarted at every turn. Eleanor's parents insist she must give up medicine, marry a respectable man, and assume her proper place. While women might serve as ambulance drivers or nurses at the front, they cannot be physicians—that work is too dangerous and frightening.
Nevertheless, Eleanor is determined to make more of a contribution than sitting at home knitting for the troops. When an unexpected twist of fate sends Eleanor to the battlefields of France as the private doctor of a British peer, she seizes the opportunity for what it is—the chance to finally prove herself.
But there's a war on, and a casualty clearing station close to the front lines is an unforgiving place. Facing skeptical commanders who question her skills, scores of wounded men needing care, underhanded efforts by her family to bring her back home, and a blossoming romance, Eleanor must decide if she's brave enough to break the rules, face her darkest fears, and take the chance to win the career—and the love—she's always wanted.
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Critic reviews
"An adventurous woman ahead of her time…a fascinating historical novel.”—Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author
“A uniquely female perspective of World War I…a beautiful, touching, romantic women’s fiction novel that is sure to delight fans of Outlander and Downton Abbey.”—Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author
"Realistic and emotionally engaging, you’ll believe every word."—Toronto Star
"An absorbing and immersive portrait of a woman whose courage, determination, and resolve would be exceptional in any age—but forged in the crucible of the Great War, tested again and again by a society riven by change, Dr. Eleanor Atherton is a heroine I will not soon forget...."—Jennifer Robson, USA Today bestselling author
“A riveting tale of medicine, courage, and grace under fire during the Great War…Compulsively readable!"—Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author
"Cornwall’s realistic depiction of the battlefield horrors is enhanced by her magnetic, multidimensional characters. This emotionally charged novel delivers the goods."—Publishers Weekly
"Meticulously researched and deeply emotional—Cornwall has a gift for bringing history to life."—Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance
"Cornwall’s book is a spellbinding read. The gritty descriptions of the makeshift hospitals in the midst of battle ring true, and the dialog is pitch-perfect.”—Historical Novels Review
“A uniquely female perspective of World War I…a beautiful, touching, romantic women’s fiction novel that is sure to delight fans of Outlander and Downton Abbey.”—Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author
"Realistic and emotionally engaging, you’ll believe every word."—Toronto Star
"An absorbing and immersive portrait of a woman whose courage, determination, and resolve would be exceptional in any age—but forged in the crucible of the Great War, tested again and again by a society riven by change, Dr. Eleanor Atherton is a heroine I will not soon forget...."—Jennifer Robson, USA Today bestselling author
“A riveting tale of medicine, courage, and grace under fire during the Great War…Compulsively readable!"—Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author
"Cornwall’s realistic depiction of the battlefield horrors is enhanced by her magnetic, multidimensional characters. This emotionally charged novel delivers the goods."—Publishers Weekly
"Meticulously researched and deeply emotional—Cornwall has a gift for bringing history to life."—Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance
"Cornwall’s book is a spellbinding read. The gritty descriptions of the makeshift hospitals in the midst of battle ring true, and the dialog is pitch-perfect.”—Historical Novels Review
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