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by L. T. Meade
A SISTER OF THE RED CROSS
CHAPTER I. CONSECRATION.
CHAPTER II. MUSIC.
CHAPTER III. KITTY'S DREAM.
CHAPTER IV. THE CONCERT.
CHAPTER V. A LEGACY.
CHAPTER VI. A TRYING POSITION.
CHAPTER VII. CONFIDENCES.
CHAPTER VIII. THE PURSE MARK K. H.
CHAPTER IX. KATHERINE HUNT.
Sister Mollie Hepworth is a freshly qualified nurse, bright‑eyed and steadfast, whose dream is to tend soldiers on the front lines. After rigorous training at London and Netley hospitals, she finally secures a brief respite in London, reuniting with her beloved cousin Kitty for a fortnight of laughter, music, and whispered plans. Their lively conversations hint at looming responsibilities, as Mollie’s ambition to serve in the South African conflict begins to surface.
The story captures the intimate world of Victorian nursing—its discipline, camaraderie, and the quiet heroism that fuels it—while gently unveiling the personal ties that motivate Mollie’s resolve. As rumors of war grow louder, the sisters’ bond becomes both a comfort and a catalyst, setting the stage for Mollie’s courageous journey into the harsh realities of battlefield medicine.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (428K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2014-12-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1914
Best known for lively stories for girls and for early crime fiction, this Irish-born writer was astonishingly prolific, publishing hundreds of books and stories across her career. Her work moved easily from school stories and adventure tales to sensation and mystery.
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