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Fiction Historical

Spit and Polish

by (author) D.A. Brown

Publisher
Somewhat Grumpy Press Inc
Initial publish date
Feb 2024
Category
Historical, Medical
Recommended Age
18
Recommended Grade
12
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781738074303
    Publish Date
    Feb 2024
    List Price
    $4.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781738799893
    Publish Date
    Feb 2024
    List Price
    $25.99

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Description

Ruth was delighted when she was accepted into the nursing school at Kingston General Hospital. But she didn't realize how challenging it would be. She quickly finds her skills aren't up to snuff and is sent to build them up as an aide at the local tuberculosis sanatorium.

It's 1946, and when Ruth arrives, she is immediately surrounded by crowds of wounded and infected soldiers, women, and children.

Ruth must find her way among the dying, depressed, and too-friendly patients, managing demanding doctors and a jealous mentor, without being sent home or infected. Can she impress her seniors and be readmitted to the nursing program she so wants?

About the author

Contributor Notes

Dorothyanne Brown is a retired nurse, writer, editor, and fibre artist. She's been published for over twenty-five years, in a variety of venues including Army Times, Country Connection, Ottawa Citizen, and the Canadian Author's Association Anthology. This is her second novel. Recycled Virgin was published in 2020.