The Daughters Of Mars

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of 'The Daughters of Mars,' a powerful historical novel set against the backdrop of World War I. This compelling tale, reminiscent of literary masterpieces like 'Atonement' and 'Birdsong', follows the harrowing journey of Naomi and Sally Durance, sisters compelled to leave their Australian home to serve as nurses on the front lines. Bound by a shared burden, they embark on a life-changing voyage aboard the hospital ship Archimedes, where they find themselves thrust into the chaos and heroism of war.

Set in iconic locations such as the Dardanelles and the Greek island of Lemnos, this B-format paperback chronicles their education in medicine and resilience amidst the devastation of gas attacks and shell shock on the Western Front. Forming profound connections with remarkable individuals, like the eccentric Lady Tarlton, the sisters navigate the challenges of their new roles while longing to return to the lives they once knew.

With evocative prose and meticulously researched historical detail, 'The Daughters of Mars' captures the essence of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of women shaping history. This shortlisted work for the Colin Roderick Prize offers readers an extraordinary and intimate perspective on the unheralded contributions of nurses during the Great War. Whether you're an avid fan of historical fiction or seeking a remarkable read, this novel is a stunning addition to First World War literature. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping with your purchase!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790822
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 608


Description:
In the tradition of Atonement and Birdsong, the Durance sisters leave Australia to nurse on the front during WWI and discover a world beyond their imaginings.

Shortlisted for the Colin Roderick Prize.

Naomi and Sally Durance are daughters of a dairy farmer from the Macleay Valley. Bound together in complicity by what they consider a crime, when the Great War begins in 1914 they hope to submerge their guilt by leaving for Europe to nurse the tides of young wounded.

They head for the Dardanelles on the hospital ship Archimedes. Their education in medicine, valour and human degradation continues on the Greek island of Lemnos, then on the Western Front. Here, new outrages - gas, shell-shock - present themselves.

Naomi encounters the wonderful, eccentric Lady Tarlton, who is founding a voluntary hospital near Boulogne; Sally serves in a casualty clearing station close to the front. They meet the men with whom they would wish to spend the rest of their lives.

Inspired by the journals of Australian nurses who gave their all to the Great War effort and the men they nursed. The Daughters of Mars is vast in scope yet extraordinarily intimate. A stunning tour de force to join the best First World War literature, and one that casts a penetrating light on the lives of obscure but strong women caught in the great mill of history.

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