The Nurse's Secret
The Nurse's Secret
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1880s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenandore follows a determined young woman in 19th-century New York who escapes her troubled past by posing as a nurse. While training at Bellevue Hospital, she uncovers a deadly secret, challenging her survival and moral compass. The story intertwines historical elements with themes of resilience and identity.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Emotional
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenandore captivates with its historical setting and well-researched details. Readers praise the engaging plot and strong protagonist, but some critique the pacing and predictability. Despite these drawbacks, its atmospheric depiction of 19th-century nursing intrigues history enthusiasts and fans of character-driven narratives.
Who Should Read The Nurse's Secret?
A reader who enjoys historical fiction with strong female leads and elements of mystery would appreciate The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenandore. Fans of books like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner will likely find this novel engaging.
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1880s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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