The book delves into the lesser-known contributions of women in nursing during the Crimean War, highlighting figures like Martha Clough, Eliza Roberts, and Mary Seacole, alongside Florence Nightingale. It emphasizes the dynamic relationships between Nightingale and strong-willed characters such as Betsy Cadwaladyr and Mother M. Francis Bridgeman. Cadwaladyr's culinary skills and Bridgeman's nursing expertise illustrate the diverse roles women played on the front lines. The narrative also explores the Sisters of Mercy's crucial work against cholera and dysentery, often overshadowed in nursing history.
Louise Wyatt Books
This author discovered her passion for writing from a young age, initially believing that writing for pleasure was a common childhood pastime. After years of writing, marked by both accolades and rejections, and raising a family, she has returned to her craft with renewed dedication. She is now a published author of historical non-fiction. Future endeavors include exploring themes of health and well-being, leveraging her background as a registered nurse, and revisiting the fiction genre.
A book that reclaims the life stories of King Edward I's grandchildren.