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Escape village life with The Water Horse.

The Water Horse is an excellent historical fiction choice that follows the journey of a young girl named Catherine, who is eager to escape her mundane life. She unexpectedly finds herself in the midst of the Crimean War, working as a nurse. The book captures the true essence of heroism in the face of war.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Water Horse

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ISBN: 9781409102656
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $17.59
Authors: Julia Gregson
Publisher: Orion
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: War, Historical Romance, World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.47
(rated by 961 readers)

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Florence Nightingale, a historical drama, a superb love story - from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of EAST OF THE SUN.Catherine Carreg has grown up a tomboy, spending her days racing her ponies with Deio, the drover's son, in a small Welsh village. But Catherine is consumed by a longing to escape the monotony of village life and, with Deio's help, runs away to London.Alone in the unfamiliar bustle of the city, Catherine finds a position in a rest home for sick governesses in Harley Street, run by Miss Florence Nightingale. Then, as the nation is gripped by reports of the war in the Crimea, Catherine volunteers as a nurse - and her life changes beyond all recognition.Arriving in Scutari, she is pitched into a living nightmare and, against the passion and heroism of one of the most traumatic wars in history, she is forced to grow up quickly and painfully, and learn the hardest lessons of love and war.
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Escape village life with The Water Horse.

The Water Horse is an excellent historical fiction choice that follows the journey of a young girl named Catherine, who is eager to escape her mundane life. She unexpectedly finds herself in the midst of the Crimean War, working as a nurse. The book captures the true essence of heroism in the face of war.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.