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  • Published: 18 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9781784757144
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 448
  • RRP: $22.99

A Nightingale Christmas Promise

(Nightingales 10)




For the first time, a Nightingale nurses novel set during the First World War. Follow the senior staff as they overcome the trials of their training years. From Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Donna Douglas.

For the first time, a Nightingale nurses novel set during the First World War. Follow the senior staff as they overcome the trials of their training years. From Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Donna Douglas.

East London, 1914: Britain is preparing for war. As young men queue up across the country to enlist, the Nightingale Hospital has its own set of new recruits…

Anna has had a happy upbringing in her parent’s bakery in Bethnal Green. But as war descends her family’s German roots will wrench them apart in ways Anna never could have imagined.

Kate dreams of following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a doctor. With female doctors virtually unheard of, it will take courage to face off the prejudice around her.

Sadie joins the Nightingale Hospital for a new life away from her mother’s interference. But the legacy of her family may not be so easy to escape…

As the shadow of war descends, will the promise of Christmas help to bring the students together?

  • Published: 18 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9781784757144
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 448
  • RRP: $22.99

About the author

Donna Douglas

Donna Douglas lives in York with her husband and two cats. They have a grown-up daughter. When she is not busy writing, she is generally reading, watching Netflix or drinking cocktails. Sometimes all at the same time.

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Praise for A Nightingale Christmas Promise

An absorbing and uplifting read.

Frost Magazine

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story of the Nightingale Hospital and found the characters so compelling. I look forward to reading many more Donna Douglas novels.

Under the Christmas Tree Online

The book is fantastic if you love medical dramas and historical pieces. The characters are well thought out and written well.

Mojo Mums

Warm-hearted and realistic wartime story that will appeal to fans of Call the Midwife

Culture Fly

Donna Douglas weaves strong characters and equally strong storylines skilfully together in this World War I tale

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