Dunlap, Susanne. In the Shadow of the Lamp. New York: Bloomsbury Books, 2011. Print. ISBN 978-1-59990-565-5. Hardcover. $16.99 USD.
Available Formats: Paperback, hardcover and eBook.
Annotation: Molly leaves behind her life as a housemaid to become a nurse under Florence Nightingale, in order to aid soldiers fighting the Crimean War. She is taken on a journey where her strength, courage and heart are put to the test.
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London, 1854.
Seventeen year old Molly Fraser has just been fired from her job as a housemaid. Shamed, Molly slowly walks home to avoid facing her family. During her long detour, she hears of a better opportunity from a newspaper vendor. Molly learns that Miss Florence Nightingale is looking for nurses to join her in aiding soldiers injured in the Crimean War. Molly knows this will lead to better wages and an exciting adventure. There's only one problem...Molly isn't a nurse.
Through skilled deception, Molly is able to land a position with Nightingale's nursing unit. The work is challenging, but Molly's special gift proves to be invaluable during this difficult time. As if learning the ropes of nursing under the demanding Miss Nightingale isn't hard enough, Molly is struggling with her emotions. A handsome young army doctor has fallen for Molly. Yet, her long-time friend William, who has joined the war, is madly in love with her.
Who will Molly choose as her true love? Will she be able to endure the hardships of a hospital during war? What is Molly's gift? These answers are revealed In the Shadow of the Lamp.
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Young Adult Interview:
"I read a little bit of everything. When I read historical fiction I like to read about Medieval history and romance."
"It is hard for me to read for fun during the school year. In the summer I like to read a book every few days".
--Quotes from Eileen L, age 15.
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