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Discover the poignant narrative of 'The Daughters of Mars,' a gripping historical fiction novel that traverses the heart-wrenching landscape of World War I. Set against the backdrop of valor and sacrifice, this B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, tells the story of sisters Naomi and Sally Durance, who leave their dairy farming roots in the Macleay Valley, Australia, to service as nurses amidst the chaos of the Great War. As they journey aboard the hospital ship Archimedes, their world radically transforms, revealing the grim realities of warfare, including the horrors of gas attacks and the devastating effects of shell shock. This incredible narrative highlights their personal growth, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of women who cared for the wounded. Featuring rich, historical detail and inspired by actual journals of Australian nurses, 'The Daughters of Mars' is not just a novel; it's a deeply moving tribute to the unsung heroines of history. Perfect for readers who cherish stories of courage, sacrifice, and the complexities of love during wartime, this breathtaking tale is shortlisted for the Colin Roderick Prize. With 608 pages to delve into, prepare to be transported to a different time and place, where every page resonates with emotion and authenticity. Order now and embrace an unforgettable reading experience that seamlessly blends history and literature. Fast delivery ensures you won't have to wait long to explore this extraordinary tale.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790822
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 608
Description:
In the tradition of Atonement and Birdsong, the Durance sisters leave Australia to nurse on the front during WWI and discover a world beyond their imaginings.
In the tradition of Atonement and Birdsong, the Durance sisters leave Australia to nurse on the front during WWI and discover a world beyond their imaginings.
Shortlisted for the Colin Roderick Prize.
Naomi and Sally Durance are daughters of a dairy farmer from the Macleay Valley. Bound together in complicity by what they consider a crime, when the Great War begins in 1914 they hope to submerge their guilt by leaving for Europe to nurse the tides of young wounded.
They head for the Dardanelles on the hospital ship Archimedes. Their education in medicine, valour and human degradation continues on the Greek island of Lemnos, then on the Western Front. Here, new outrages - gas, shell-shock - present themselves.
Naomi encounters the wonderful, eccentric Lady Tarlton, who is founding a voluntary hospital near Boulogne; Sally serves in a casualty clearing station close to the front. They meet the men with whom they would wish to spend the rest of their lives.
Inspired by the journals of Australian nurses who gave their all to the Great War effort and the men they nursed. The Daughters of Mars is vast in scope yet extraordinarily intimate. A stunning tour de force to join the best First World War literature, and one that casts a penetrating light on the lives of obscure but strong women caught in the great mill of history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790822
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 608
Description:
In the tradition of Atonement and Birdsong, the Durance sisters leave Australia to nurse on the front during WWI and discover a world beyond their imaginings.
In the tradition of Atonement and Birdsong, the Durance sisters leave Australia to nurse on the front during WWI and discover a world beyond their imaginings.
Shortlisted for the Colin Roderick Prize.
Naomi and Sally Durance are daughters of a dairy farmer from the Macleay Valley. Bound together in complicity by what they consider a crime, when the Great War begins in 1914 they hope to submerge their guilt by leaving for Europe to nurse the tides of young wounded.
They head for the Dardanelles on the hospital ship Archimedes. Their education in medicine, valour and human degradation continues on the Greek island of Lemnos, then on the Western Front. Here, new outrages - gas, shell-shock - present themselves.
Naomi encounters the wonderful, eccentric Lady Tarlton, who is founding a voluntary hospital near Boulogne; Sally serves in a casualty clearing station close to the front. They meet the men with whom they would wish to spend the rest of their lives.
Inspired by the journals of Australian nurses who gave their all to the Great War effort and the men they nursed. The Daughters of Mars is vast in scope yet extraordinarily intimate. A stunning tour de force to join the best First World War literature, and one that casts a penetrating light on the lives of obscure but strong women caught in the great mill of history.