Donna Douglas

Three very different girls sign up as trainee nurses at a big London teaching hospital in 1934.

The Nightingale Girls

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Die Nightingale-Schwestern

As Christmas 1938 approaches, the staff at the Nightingale Hospital have their own wishes for the festive season. Ward sister Frannie Wallace is hoping she wonâe(tm)t have to live through another war like the one that claimed her beloved fiance. But with bomb defences going up all around London, it seems as if her hopes are in vain. Staff Nurse Helen Dawson wants to find happiness again after the death of her husband Charlie. A handsome stranger seems to offer the chance she wants. But is she looking for love in the wrong place? Matron Kathleen Fox struggles to keep up morale amongst her nurses as the hospital faces the threat of evacuation. But while everyone else worries about the future of the Nightingale, itâe(tm)s for her own future that Kathleen truly fears. As the country prepares itself for war, one thing is for sure âe" by the time next Christmas comes, nothing at the Nightingale Hospital will be the same againâe¦

A Nightingale Christmas Wish

To the student nurses at The Nightingale hospital, the ward sisters are heartless and frightening, with impossibly high standards. But the sisters have troubles of their own... Violet The new night sister is not all that she seems. Who is she and what dark secret is she hiding? As the mystery deepens, Sister Wren is determined to find out the truth. Dora The student nurse is struggling with her own secret, and with her heartbreak over Nick, the man who got away. A new arrival on the ward brings the chance to put a smile back on her face. But can she really get over Nick so easily? Millie Dora's fellow student is also torn between the two men in her life. But then an unexpected friendship with an elderly patient makes her question where her heart - and her future - really lies. As the nation mourns the death of King George V, it seems as if nothing is ever going to be the same again, especially for the women at the Nightingale.

The Nightingale Sisters

From the author of The Nightingale Girls, The Nightingale Sisters and The Nightingale Nurses âe" perfect for fans of Call the Midwife 1937 sees new challenges for the trainee nurses Dora and her old enemy Lucy are paired up on the childrenâe(tm)s ward for the final three months of their training. The two nurses couldnâe(tm)t seem more different, but they may have more in common than they think, as each hides a secret heartache. âe¦ and new faces at the Nightingale Jess is the feisty eldest daughter of a notorious East End family and determined to prove herself as a ward maid. And new trainee nurse Effie canâe(tm)t wait to escape her small Irish village, and make her way as a nurse in London. But Effieâe(tm)s sister Katie soon begins to worry that Effieâe(tm)s behaviour is out of control. Nightingales on call and in crisis: have they got what it takes?

Nightingales on Call

Yorkshire, Bowden, 1926: Voller Erwartung durchzieht Gemeindeschwester Agnes Sheridan mit ihrem Rad am ersten Tag ihres Dienstbeginns die Straßen Bowdens. Schnell spürt sie aber bei den Bergarbeitern und ihren Frauen den Widerstand. Die "Heilerin" Hannah bootet mit Intrigen ihre neue Konkurrentin schnell aus. Aber langsam erreicht Agnes mit Beharrlichkeit, Fachwissen und Mitgefühl die Herzen mancher Mutter - und auch das von Seth. Bestsellerautorin Donna Douglas verbindet im 2. Band der Serie glasklare Gesellschaftsanalyse mit großen Gefühlen und zwischenmenschlichen Belangen. Gekonnt setzt sie Spannungsbögen und zieht mit ästhetischem Sprachduktus in den Bann. Douglas setzt psychologische Erfahrung und Empathie in Szene, hinzu kommt Faktenwissen zum Bergbau. Das willkürliche Unternehmertum und Machtmissbrauch kritisiert sie. Breit stellt sie das Gesellschaftsbild vom Arbeiter bis zum Arzt dar. Insbesondere das Agieren der Frauen bildet sie mitreißend ab, allen voran mit Agnes und Hannah.

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Rivalinnen wider Willen

Yorkshire, 1926. Die junge Gemeindeschwester Agnes Sheridan freut sich auf ihre neue Aufgabe in der kleinen Gemeinde Bowden. Doch schon bald muss sie feststellen, dass die Dorfbewohner ihr Vertrauen lieber der alteingesessenen Heilerin schenken als einer zugezogenen Krankenschwester aus der Stadt. Als dramatische Ereignisse die Menschen in Bowden erschüttern, will Agnes ihnen beweisen, dass sie bereit ist, für das Wohl ihrer Patienten zu kämpfen — doch wird sie ihr Vertrauen gewinnen?

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Die Schwestern aus der Steeple Street

Sister's Wish

For the first time, a Nightingale nurses novel set during the First World War. Follow the senior staff as they overcome the trials of their training years. From Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Donna Douglas. East London, 1914: Britain is preparing for war. As young men queue up across the country to enlist, the Nightingale Hospital has its own set of new recruits… Anna has had a happy upbringing in her parent’s bakery in Bethnal Green. But as war descends her family’s German roots will wrench them apart in ways Anna never could have imagined. Kate dreams of following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a doctor. With female doctors virtually unheard of, it will take courage to face off the prejudice around her. Sadie joins the Nightingale Hospital for a new life away from her mother’s interference. But the legacy of her family may not be so easy to escape… As the shadow of war descends, will the promise of Christmas help to bring the students together?

(Nightingales 10)

A Nightingale Christmas Promise

Welcome to the district nurses' home on Steeple Street, where everyone has a secret... Ambitious young nurse Agnes Sheridan had a promising future ahead of her until a tragic mistake brought all her dreams crashing down and cost her the love and respect of everyone around her. Now she has come to Leeds for a fresh start as a trainee district nurse. But Agnes finds herself facing unexpected challenges as she is assigned to Quarry Hill, one of the city's most notorious slums. Before she can redeem herself in the eyes of her family, she must first win the trust and respect of her patients and fellow nurses. Does Agnes have what it takes to stay the distance? Or will the tragedy of her past catch up with her?

The Nurses of Steeple Street

*FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NIGHTINGALE SERIES* A dramatic and heartwarming new saga series from the well-loved Donna Douglas, set during World War II against the backdrop of Yorkshire. Hull, 1940. Edie Copeland has just arrived on Jubilee Row, carrying a secret and a heavy suitcase. She left York and her job at the Rowntrees Factory after tragedy struck to make a fresh start, but she's a stranger to this street, and her fellow tenant doesn't hesitate to remind her of this, widow or no. Luckily, the neighbours are a little more welcoming and Edie is soon made to feel at home by the Maguires and the Scuttles. As air raids sound, and the war feels closer than ever, the community has to stick together. But Edie is hiding something, and she doesn't know how much longer she can keep it up. Is the past going to catch up with her? And will Edie still be able to call Jubilee Row home when the truth comes out? For fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Katie Flynn, this is the launch of a new series based around the true stories of the Blitz.

A Mother's Journey

***PRE-ORDER NOW***THE ELEVENTH BOOK IN THE NIGHTINGALE SERIES BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DONNA DOUGLAS East London, 1917. War rages on, but for the Nightingale nurses, wedding bells are ringing... Anna is over the moon when her sweetheart Edward returns from the front line. As he recovers from injuries sustained in war, they make plans to be married. But the horrors of the trenches cast a long shadow. Caring for shell-shocked soldiers brings untold challenges for Grace, and her parents have very different dreams for her future. Will she have the strength to forge her own path? Meanwhile Dulcie has her sights firmly set on her own happy ending. Yet sometimes we find love where we least expect to. Each nurse has her own battle to fight but they must pull together to find true happiness.

Wedding Bells

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR A dramatic new saga series, set during World War II, from the author of THE NIGHTINGALE GIRLS Yorkshire, 1940. Edie Copeland has just arrived on Jubilee Row, carrying a suitcase and a secret. She left York and her job at the Rowntrees Factory after tragedy struck to make a fresh start, but she's a stranger to this street, and her fellow tenant doesn't hesitate to remind her of this, widow or no. Luckily, the neighbours are a little more welcoming and Edie is soon made to feel at home by the Maguires and the Scuttles. As air raids sound, and the war feels closer than ever, the community has to stick together. But Edie is hiding something, and she doesn't know how much longer she can keep it up. Is the past going to catch up with her? And will Edie still be able to call Jubilee Row home when the truth comes out? For fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Katie Flynn, this is the launch of a new series based around the true stories of the Blitz. **** 'An excellent writer Donna, has again, written a book which cannot be put down! Great storyline and really excited this is book 1. Can't wait for number 2!' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A Mother's Journey brings a group of women together. Through laughter and tears. I can't wait for the next book. Thank you Donna, I have been waiting for this type of book for a long time.' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

A dramatic and heartwarming new saga from the bestselling author

1937 sees new challenges for the trainee nurses. Dora and her old enemy Lucy are paired up on the children's ward for the final three months of their training. The two nurses couldn't seem more different, but they may have more in common than they think, as each hides a secret heartache.Jess is the feisty eldest daughter of a notorious East End family and determined to prove herself as a ward maid. And new trainee nurse Effie can't wait to escape her small Irish village, and make her way as a nurse in London. But Effie's sister Katie soon begins to worry that Effie's behaviour is out of control.

Nightingale on Call

THE BRAND NEW BOOK BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DONNA DOUGLAS Her second book in The Nurses of Steeple Street series The Nightingale Christmas Show is available to PRE-ORDER NOW! ***** West Yorkshire, 1926. After completing her training in Steeple Street, Agnes Sheridan is looking forward to making her mark as Bowden's first district nurse, confident she can make a difference in the locals’ lives. But when Agnes arrives, she’s treated with suspicion, labelled just another servant of the wealthy mine owners. The locals would much rather place their trust in the resident healer – Hannah Arkwright. And when the General Strike throws the village into turmoil, the miners and their families face hunger and hardship, and Agnes finds her loyalties tested. Now it’s time to prove whose side she is really on and to fight for her place in the village . . . 'Full of well drawn characters and intriguing relationships. Donna Douglas skilfully charts her heroine's attempts to be accepted . . . uncovering secrets, heartbreak and lost loves along the way!' Mary Gibson, author of Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts

(Steeple Street 2)

District Nurse on Call

London, 1940. Während der Blitzkrieg über London wütet, setzen die Krankenschwestern des Nightingale Hospitals alles daran, den Krankenhausbetrieb aufrechtzuerhalten. Auch Dora, die inzwischen Mutter von Zwillingen ist, kehrt zurück, um ihre einstigen Kolleginnen bei der kräftezehrenden Arbeit zu unterstützen. Ganz anders als die Hilfsschwestern Jennifer und Cissy, die vor allem zwei Dinge im Sinn haben: schöne Kleider und attraktive Männer. Doch ihre romantischen Träume werden schon bald von dramatischen Ereignissen überschattet ...

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Die Nightingale Schwestern

Christmas 1941: the nurses at the Nightingale Hospital are facing their toughest winter yet. Every news bulletin announces more losses and the British people are weary and demoralised. Millie is recently widowed and dealing with the demands of her family's estate. It's not long before her old world of The Nightingale begins to beckon, along with a long-lost love...Jess would prefer to be nursing on the front line but is instead sent to the countryside. Effie finds herself exiled to a small village, but she soon finds excitement in the shape of a smooth-talking GI. But there is heartache in the countryside too...

Nightingales Under the Mistletoe

London, 1935. Für die Schwesternschülerinnen des berühmten Nightingale Hospitals beginnt das zweite Jahr ihrer Ausbildung. Die Lehrschwestern wachen mit strengem Blick über die jungen Frauen, die derweil ganz andere Sorgen beschäftigen: Während die sonst so forsche Dora unter furchtbarem Liebeskummer leidet, wird ihre Freundin Millie von gleich zwei attraktiven Männern umworben. Auch die neue Nachtschwester sorgt für Aufregung, denn Violet scheint nicht die Frau zu sein, für die sie sich ausgibt ...

Geheimnisse des Herzens

Yorkshire, 1925. Als ein folgenschwerer Fehler ihre Träume jäh platzen lässt, verschlägt es die ehrgeizige junge Krankenschwester Agnes Sheridan von London nach Leeds. Sie soll sich fortan um die Patienten in Quarry Hill kümmern, einem Ort, wo die Menschen in bitterster Armut leben. Doch es erweist sich als schwierig, ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen, denn die Einwohner von Quarry Hill begegnen der hübschen jungen Frau mit Argwohn. Sie scheinen zu ahnen, dass Agnes etwas zu verbergen hat ...

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London 1936. Die Abschlussprüfungen am Nightingale Hospital stehen unmittelbar bevor, doch Helen, Millie und Dora plagen ganz andere Sorgen. Während Helen hin- und hergerissen ist zwischen den Erwartungen ihrer Mutter und ihrer großen Liebe, steckt Millie bis über beide Ohren in den Vorbereitungen für ihre Hochzeit, bis ein Ereignis sie plötzlich an ihrer Entscheidung zweifeln lässt. Derweil muss Dora mitansehen, wie ihr geliebter Nick ihre beste Freundin Ruby heiratet. Doch Ruby hütet ein Geheimnis ...

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