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Daisy's War Sagas #2
The Officer's Nurse
Please note this is a revised edition of The Nurse’s War.
London, 1941. Daisy Driscoll has only just fallen asleep after a gruelling day on the ward when a hammering on the door wakes her. The Home Sister shouts for the nurses to come down immediately. Through the blur of sleep, Daisy hears the unmistakable drone of the siren and planes in the distance. Another night raid, another night spent on mattresses in the basement.
After her husband’s cruel betrayal, Daisy is trying to forge a new life without him. She vows never to rely on a man again. But how much longer can she keep handsome Grayson Harte at arm’s length when he’s the only person who makes her feel like she’s not all alone in the world?
Then, while out in town one evening, Daisy is trapped in one of the worst air raids of the Blitz. Cowering in the shelter, Daisy realises that if she survives this night — and this war — she must learn to listen to her heart as well as her head.
London, 1941. Daisy Driscoll has only just fallen asleep after a gruelling day on the ward when a hammering on the door wakes her. The Home Sister shouts for the nurses to come down immediately. Through the blur of sleep, Daisy hears the unmistakable drone of the siren and planes in the distance. Another night raid, another night spent on mattresses in the basement.
After her husband’s cruel betrayal, Daisy is trying to forge a new life without him. She vows never to rely on a man again. But how much longer can she keep handsome Grayson Harte at arm’s length when he’s the only person who makes her feel like she’s not all alone in the world?
Then, while out in town one evening, Daisy is trapped in one of the worst air raids of the Blitz. Cowering in the shelter, Daisy realises that if she survives this night — and this war — she must learn to listen to her heart as well as her head.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
288 pages, Paperback
First published April 23, 2015
About the author
Merryn Allingham
43 books337 followersI was born into an army family and spent my childhood moving around the UK and abroad. Unsurprisingly it gave me itchy feet and in my twenties I escaped an unloved secretarial career to work as cabin crew and see the world.
I still love to travel and visit new places, especially those with an interesting history, but the arrival of marriage, children and cats meant a more settled life in the south of England, where I've lived ever since. It also gave me the opportunity to go back to 'school' and eventually teach at university.
I've written seven historical novels, all mysteries with a helping of suspense and a dash of romance - sometimes set in exotic locations and often against a background of stirring world events.
My latest novel, A Tale of Two Sisters, is set in Constantinople at the turn of the 20th century when rebellion within the Ottoman Empire is growing ever louder. Against this background the novel traces the fate of two sisters, Alice and Lydia Verinder, and explores themes of family, love and loss.
I still love to travel and visit new places, especially those with an interesting history, but the arrival of marriage, children and cats meant a more settled life in the south of England, where I've lived ever since. It also gave me the opportunity to go back to 'school' and eventually teach at university.
I've written seven historical novels, all mysteries with a helping of suspense and a dash of romance - sometimes set in exotic locations and often against a background of stirring world events.
My latest novel, A Tale of Two Sisters, is set in Constantinople at the turn of the 20th century when rebellion within the Ottoman Empire is growing ever louder. Against this background the novel traces the fate of two sisters, Alice and Lydia Verinder, and explores themes of family, love and loss.
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May 12, 2015
I didn't realise that this was part of a trilogy when I read it- and enjoyed it as a stand alone book. The back story was well woven into the story. I have the first book on my kindle- so I'm keen to read that now!
Daisy is back in the UK after a tragic spell in India where she suffered lots of mishaps and then lost her husband. She's working as a nurse and the story gives great details about life in London during the war years, life in the nurses home at this time and her past and present life.
She has an uncomfortable feeling that she is being watched at times and she meets someone she'd rather was still in her past and this makes her life take a disturbing turn. Is she in danger, will she allow herself to listen to her heart, can she move on and leave her life in India behind.
This book had it all- a lovely historical adventure. You were immersed in the era and with the characters she meets. The scene at the Ritz was very evocative and made me want to read more. Luckily having discovered that this is part of a trilogy I can return to the story soon (I hope!).
With many thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this one.
Daisy is back in the UK after a tragic spell in India where she suffered lots of mishaps and then lost her husband. She's working as a nurse and the story gives great details about life in London during the war years, life in the nurses home at this time and her past and present life.
She has an uncomfortable feeling that she is being watched at times and she meets someone she'd rather was still in her past and this makes her life take a disturbing turn. Is she in danger, will she allow herself to listen to her heart, can she move on and leave her life in India behind.
This book had it all- a lovely historical adventure. You were immersed in the era and with the characters she meets. The scene at the Ritz was very evocative and made me want to read more. Luckily having discovered that this is part of a trilogy I can return to the story soon (I hope!).
With many thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this one.
December 20, 2019
I read the girl from Cobb street I really enjoyed it and as soon as I'd finished it ordered the other 2 books online and started reading this as soon as it arrived. It was even better than the 1st one, and I flew through it in 24hours.
It is well written and quite tense in places, but Merryn's superb writing really transports you to the places she's described. Great book Merryn, onto the last one....I don't know if I want this to end!!!
It is well written and quite tense in places, but Merryn's superb writing really transports you to the places she's described. Great book Merryn, onto the last one....I don't know if I want this to end!!!
June 22, 2015
Another good read in the Daisy trilogy. Fast paced, good plots and covers Daidys nursing in WW2 and her ongoing will she/won't she with Grayson. Roll on book 3 in August.
July 31, 2015
another light read.
December 3, 2022
I do like the story but not the best one for me due to it's slow pace story, in the 2/3 part of the book it somehow explained some characters. The thing is I did not start the book 1 first because it's not available at the bookstore but I still love the part where they solve the other person who he really is.
November 14, 2024
Second Book My Have Been Better than the First
Not wanting to add any “spoilers”, it’s hard to comment on this book. It was, like Book 1 of the series, totally absorbing; full of some villains, old and new; as well as some unexpected twists and turns. Some parts a little far fetched, but, hey, this is entertainment. On to Book 3.
Not wanting to add any “spoilers”, it’s hard to comment on this book. It was, like Book 1 of the series, totally absorbing; full of some villains, old and new; as well as some unexpected twists and turns. Some parts a little far fetched, but, hey, this is entertainment. On to Book 3.
June 27, 2025
Action packed and different.
Daisy is certainly not having much luck in life. The rotter of a husband and all of his shenanigans are behind her. There’s just the ghosts and memories to haunt her.
Settled into her new life in war ravaged East London she has made friends and started a new life. Until….
Daisy is certainly not having much luck in life. The rotter of a husband and all of his shenanigans are behind her. There’s just the ghosts and memories to haunt her.
Settled into her new life in war ravaged East London she has made friends and started a new life. Until….
July 15, 2017
Second book in the trilogy about Daisy Driscoll. In this book she is back in England and training as a nurse. It is 1941 and she has an unpleasant surprise in store. There is involvement with the Special Operations Team in London and danger for Daisy as she uncovers more secrets.
June 30, 2024
Very readable
This is the 2nd book in the Daisy Driscoll trilogy.
This books finds her back in England having become a Nurse.
Her husband makes an appearance as does Grayson her on/off lover
The book is very descriptive and it is very readable. However I prefer the Indian books.
This is the 2nd book in the Daisy Driscoll trilogy.
This books finds her back in England having become a Nurse.
Her husband makes an appearance as does Grayson her on/off lover
The book is very descriptive and it is very readable. However I prefer the Indian books.
June 10, 2018
Enjoyed it. Need to read the,first book. To fully understand the book
May 23, 2024
Disappointing Read
It was a predictable story line, the story was repeated over and over again many time to fluff the book out. Very disappointing read.
It was a predictable story line, the story was repeated over and over again many time to fluff the book out. Very disappointing read.
June 23, 2024
As Good as book 1
Read it all day, wonderful.Again lots of suspense and the reader cannot guess what is going to happen next. Great.
Read it all day, wonderful.Again lots of suspense and the reader cannot guess what is going to happen next. Great.
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