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Heroic Measures

Heroic Measures โ€“ Jo-Ann Power

(The Wild Rose Press, ยฃ14.99)

The story follows Gwen Spencer on her journey from student to World War I nurse, travelling from her home town to the battlefields of France. The tale is a powerful and accurate depiction of the struggles of the medical professionals who lived in the same conditions as the soldiers they treated. The dialogue is a bit forced at times, but itโ€™s easy to look past that to the strong characters.

Gwenโ€™s home life reminds me more of a period drama, with her cruel aunt taking out her frustrations on Gwen and her little sister, but her relationship with her fellow nurses feels genuine and the book offers a good read.

Molly Dyson, features writer, PA Life