Nurse Benson (1919)

Nurse Benson is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and originally published in 1919. The story revolves around the titular character, Nurse Benson, who is a young and attractive nurse working in a hospital in London during the First World War. The novel follows Nurse Benson as she navigates the challenges of her profession, including dealing with difficult patients and managing the demands of her job. She also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a wealthy young man named Jack Waring, who is recovering from injuries sustained in the war. As their relationship develops, Nurse Benson is faced with a dilemma when she discovers that Jack is engaged to another woman. She must decide whether to pursue her feelings for Jack or to remain professional and focus on her career. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, as well as the impact of war on individuals and society. It also provides a glimpse into the medical profession during the early 20th century, highlighting the challenges and advancements in healthcare at the time. Overall, Nurse Benson is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of nurses during the First World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.