Life on the remote island of Papavray in the 1970s was a world away from Mary J. Mary's post as district nurse gave her a unique insight into island life, and her stories of the troubles, joys, drama and comedies endured by her patients make this a charming and humorous account of community life on a small island in a bygone era.
The Country Nurse Series
This series offers a charming glimpse into life on a remote island during the 1970s, seen through the eyes of a dedicated district nurse. Her experiences provide unique insights into the daily lives, triumphs, and challenges of the island's inhabitants. These engaging narratives blend humor and heart, painting a vivid picture of a close-knit community in a bygone era.



Recommended Reading Order
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More Tales from The Island Nurse
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Filled with stories of the troubles, joys, drama and comedies endured by Macleod's patients and family alike, this makes a charming and humorous account of community life on a small island in a bygone era.
- 3
This is a story of a confused, chaotic and repressive childhood lived in the West Country before, during and after WWII.