The Pull Of The Stars by Emma Donoghue
Set against the backdrop of the 1918 influenza pandemic in Dublin, this gripping novel follows the intense and compassionate journey of a nurse named Julia Power. As she navigates the challenges of a makeshift maternity ward for expectant mothers afflicted by the flu, Julia forms unexpected bonds with a young volunteer, Bridie Sweeney, and a pioneering female doctor, Kathleen Lynn. Through their shared struggles, the story explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of women in the face of adversity, painting a vivid picture of a world in turmoil and the human connections that sustain it.
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- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- Irish
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- Pages
- 295-320
- Original Language
- English
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