A Good Woman

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Nineteen-year-old Annabelle Worthington, raised in the opulence of New York society, faces a life-altering tragedy when the Titanic sinks in April 1912, shattering her privileged world. In her grief, she channels her energy into volunteer work, discovering a passion for medicine that reshapes her future. However, her first love and a seemingly perfect marriage lead to betrayal and scandal, prompting Annabelle to escape New York for war-torn France. There, amidst the chaos of the First World War, she finds her true calling as an ambulance medic in a pioneering field hospital run by women, where she studies medicine and saves lives. After the war, Annabelle starts anew in Paris as a doctor and mother, leaving her past behind—until a chance encounter draws her back to the life she thought she had forgotten. Through unexpected friendships and personal growth, Annabelle returns to New York transformed, embodying resilience and hope. Her journey is a powerful testament to survival, dignity, and the indomitable human spirit, showcasing the strength that emerges from life's challenges and the promise of a brighter future.