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Lovely Lane #2
The Children Of Lovely Lane
The second book in the Lovely Lane series from Nadine Dorries.
Lily hates the sound of children playing - the ceaseless shouting and laughter and kicking of balls to and fro in the street outside the rough Liverpool tenement where she lives. Somehow those innocent voices seem to make a mockery of her existence - working in a dockside processing plant by day, caring for her younger siblings during her every hour off.
There is a boy who would like to court her, but Lily is too ashamed of where she lives to encourage him. And always she is haunted by fear for her sickly four-year-old brother, Joe. When tragedy strikes, will the nurses in St Angelus Hospital - otherwise known as the Angels of Lovely Lane - be able to save the day?
547 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 17, 2016
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Nadine Dorries
41 books270 followersNadine Dorries was born in Liverpool in the 1950s and raised on a council estate, the daughter of a bus driver. Her first novel, THE FOUR STREETS, was inspired by memories of her childhood, particularly her Irish grandmother who she was very close to.
Nadine trained as a nurse, then followed with a successful career in which she established and then sold her own business. She has been the MP for Mid-Befordshire since 2005 and has three daughters.
Nadine is currently working on her second novel, a sequel to THE FOUR STREETS.
Nadine trained as a nurse, then followed with a successful career in which she established and then sold her own business. She has been the MP for Mid-Befordshire since 2005 and has three daughters.
Nadine is currently working on her second novel, a sequel to THE FOUR STREETS.
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November 29, 2016
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February 3, 2017
Emily loves training her nurses and that's why she doesn't want to become the assistant matron at St Angelus. This means there's a vacancy for the function. When the experienced Miss Van Gilder is being hired Emily knows the hospital has a problem. Miss Van Gilder is too strict, she doesn't care about the patients and doesn't seem to have any empathy. There's also something strange going on with her and Emily and her friends need to discover what it is before she manages to ruin everything they've worked so hard for in the hospital over the years.
Emily's student nurses are now in their second year. Dana, Victoria, Pammy and Beth are trying to cope with miss van Gilder's tyranny. Dana works with children and there's one boy she likes in particular, Joe. He has severe lung problems and is being taken care of by his sister Lily. Lily knows her brother is really sick, but miss Van Gilder is against his admission. She puts the patients of St Angelus at risk and what will happen if she gets more power when the hospital board would approve her plans? If she gets her way many people will lose their jobs and Miss van Gilder doesn't care what the consequences of her actions are as long as she gets her way, can she be stopped?
The Children of Lovely Lane is a fantastic book. Nadine Dorries writes about the nurses, doctors, household staff, porters and patients of St Angelus and they're equally fascinating. There is so much going on in the busy hospital and I loved reading about the characters of The Angels of Lovely Lane again. The nurses are all from different backgrounds, which makes them interesting to read about. I enjoyed getting to know more about both their love lives and their work. I smiled when they were happy and felt sad when they weren't. I always like it when I feel so involved.
It was great to read about Emily again. She keeps being strong, dependable and sweet and she always helps everyone with their problems. That makes her such a lovely character and she instantly found a way into my heart. She represents everything that's good in the hospital while Miss Van Gilder is the exact opposite. Miss Van Gilder is malicious and cunning and getting to know more about her plans kept me on the edge of my seat. I hated her from the start and that feeling only grew because of the way she treats little Joe. Lily is a kindhearted person and Joe is the most precious thing she has. She's incredibly strong and I shed quite a few tears reading about their difficult life that miss Van Gilder threatens to make even harder. The characters of The Children of Lovely Lane all greatly impressed me and I love it when a book evokes many strong emotions.
The Children of Lovely Lane is a multilayered book and Nadine Dorries is a very skilled writer. She weaves her parts, the stories of many fabulous characters, together into a beautiful whole and the result is mind-blowing. I love her gorgeous sentences and sensational plotlines. The story is filled with surprising twists and turns. St Angelus is a special place that's being held together by admirable people. The fifties are a time of change and Nadine Dorries has clearly done her research. It was fun to learn about the start of the NHS and to see how slowly the country starts to thrive again after the challenging years of the Second World War. The Lovely Lane series is a brilliant combination of interesting history, an extraordinary setting and characters with big hearts. I highly recommend this amazing story.
Emily's student nurses are now in their second year. Dana, Victoria, Pammy and Beth are trying to cope with miss van Gilder's tyranny. Dana works with children and there's one boy she likes in particular, Joe. He has severe lung problems and is being taken care of by his sister Lily. Lily knows her brother is really sick, but miss Van Gilder is against his admission. She puts the patients of St Angelus at risk and what will happen if she gets more power when the hospital board would approve her plans? If she gets her way many people will lose their jobs and Miss van Gilder doesn't care what the consequences of her actions are as long as she gets her way, can she be stopped?
The Children of Lovely Lane is a fantastic book. Nadine Dorries writes about the nurses, doctors, household staff, porters and patients of St Angelus and they're equally fascinating. There is so much going on in the busy hospital and I loved reading about the characters of The Angels of Lovely Lane again. The nurses are all from different backgrounds, which makes them interesting to read about. I enjoyed getting to know more about both their love lives and their work. I smiled when they were happy and felt sad when they weren't. I always like it when I feel so involved.
It was great to read about Emily again. She keeps being strong, dependable and sweet and she always helps everyone with their problems. That makes her such a lovely character and she instantly found a way into my heart. She represents everything that's good in the hospital while Miss Van Gilder is the exact opposite. Miss Van Gilder is malicious and cunning and getting to know more about her plans kept me on the edge of my seat. I hated her from the start and that feeling only grew because of the way she treats little Joe. Lily is a kindhearted person and Joe is the most precious thing she has. She's incredibly strong and I shed quite a few tears reading about their difficult life that miss Van Gilder threatens to make even harder. The characters of The Children of Lovely Lane all greatly impressed me and I love it when a book evokes many strong emotions.
The Children of Lovely Lane is a multilayered book and Nadine Dorries is a very skilled writer. She weaves her parts, the stories of many fabulous characters, together into a beautiful whole and the result is mind-blowing. I love her gorgeous sentences and sensational plotlines. The story is filled with surprising twists and turns. St Angelus is a special place that's being held together by admirable people. The fifties are a time of change and Nadine Dorries has clearly done her research. It was fun to learn about the start of the NHS and to see how slowly the country starts to thrive again after the challenging years of the Second World War. The Lovely Lane series is a brilliant combination of interesting history, an extraordinary setting and characters with big hearts. I highly recommend this amazing story.
December 11, 2016
Ever since I read The Angels Of Lovely Lane, I couldn't wait to see what happened next. For me that one and this book stuck in my mind, I am not sure if it is the characters, the storyline or the author's words but it has really touched my heart.
After reading the first couple of chapters, I was so pleased to see the familiar characters and places. The nurses of St Angelus are thriving in their careers and everyone is routing for them to do well. (I know I was!) I loved Sister Therese, she is such a unique character. While she is representing God and his views, she is also trying to help those's in need as well. She even has a few tricks up her sleeve to do so. (You will see what I mean when you read it!)
There are quite a few changes happening at St Angelus, not all of them are good. Especially when a new assistant matron is hired and she is about to make all of the staff's lives harder than they need to be. The St Angelus girls (Dana, Victoria, Pammy and Beth) are just the way I remember them from the first book. All different, all have their own hardships and stories that lead them to St Angelus but it is those reasons that make them such likeable and passionate characters to read about.
This book is no different in that sense, although along with their stories is a couple of others now as well. Each heartbreaking and tragic yet it is the people who help them when they need it most, they are the ones who show them what real decent human beings are like.
I have already said how much I loved Sister Therese but I loved all the main character. Each one is unique in their own way and to me, I could imagine and picture them as real life people and not just characters in a book.
The Children Of Lovely Lane is simply amazing. I really don't think any words I use will do the book justice. Although I will say you have to read it, it will warm your warm and make you see the real angels in the world.
If I had to sum this book up in three words, they would be Captivating, Phenomenal and Touching.
After reading the first couple of chapters, I was so pleased to see the familiar characters and places. The nurses of St Angelus are thriving in their careers and everyone is routing for them to do well. (I know I was!) I loved Sister Therese, she is such a unique character. While she is representing God and his views, she is also trying to help those's in need as well. She even has a few tricks up her sleeve to do so. (You will see what I mean when you read it!)
There are quite a few changes happening at St Angelus, not all of them are good. Especially when a new assistant matron is hired and she is about to make all of the staff's lives harder than they need to be. The St Angelus girls (Dana, Victoria, Pammy and Beth) are just the way I remember them from the first book. All different, all have their own hardships and stories that lead them to St Angelus but it is those reasons that make them such likeable and passionate characters to read about.
This book is no different in that sense, although along with their stories is a couple of others now as well. Each heartbreaking and tragic yet it is the people who help them when they need it most, they are the ones who show them what real decent human beings are like.
I have already said how much I loved Sister Therese but I loved all the main character. Each one is unique in their own way and to me, I could imagine and picture them as real life people and not just characters in a book.
The Children Of Lovely Lane is simply amazing. I really don't think any words I use will do the book justice. Although I will say you have to read it, it will warm your warm and make you see the real angels in the world.
If I had to sum this book up in three words, they would be Captivating, Phenomenal and Touching.
March 30, 2017
Great book I really enjoyed it and the loved following the story that is based around a hospital in 1954 Liverpool.
January 17, 2017
This is the 2nd book in the series and it introduced some new characters who fitted in well. Again it had many emotional moments especially in St Angelus hospital. I imagine there will be a third book too.
November 25, 2017
I have read the book and also listened to the audiobook version of this story.
Really enjoyed them both and the narration on audiobook was really good.
Recommended.
Really enjoyed them both and the narration on audiobook was really good.
Recommended.
December 6, 2017
Another amazing book from the lovely lane series by Nadine Dorries.
This story starts slowly but gathers pace after a few chapters. It has quite a few strands, with different characters which adds to the feel of the book. I loved catching up with the angels of lovely lane, and the community of St. Angelis hospital. The story has plenty of real emotion and drama, tragedy and tender moments when everyone pulls together. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this fantastic series, The Mothers of Lovely Lane.
This story starts slowly but gathers pace after a few chapters. It has quite a few strands, with different characters which adds to the feel of the book. I loved catching up with the angels of lovely lane, and the community of St. Angelis hospital. The story has plenty of real emotion and drama, tragedy and tender moments when everyone pulls together. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this fantastic series, The Mothers of Lovely Lane.
May 18, 2018
Another lovely tale of life at St Angelus Hospital,big changes are happening but one of them is a cold calculating assistant matron.The staff all rally round to save jobs and to get rid of Miss van gilder.Love is also in the air for Emily Haycock and Dessie but how long can they keep it secret.Dana returns to liverpool after two weeks back home in Ireland only to witness a horrible car accident.5*
July 12, 2022
This was such a lovely sequel to the Angels of Lovely lane, we get to see more of the "Angels" their stories, their lives and loves, we also get to meet new characters too, the Lancashire family, little Joe and his sister Lily.
Then there is the sinister Miss Van Gilder, she has joined the team but is set on turning the hospital system and thereby the future of St. Angelus on its head.
Can Emily Haycock and her sidekicks find out more about what it is that Gilder is hiding and save everyone's jobs?
Time is running out as her pervasive presence is upsetting both workers and patients alike.
I adore this series, a wonderful hospital saga with great characters the reader grows to care about.
Then there is the sinister Miss Van Gilder, she has joined the team but is set on turning the hospital system and thereby the future of St. Angelus on its head.
Can Emily Haycock and her sidekicks find out more about what it is that Gilder is hiding and save everyone's jobs?
Time is running out as her pervasive presence is upsetting both workers and patients alike.
I adore this series, a wonderful hospital saga with great characters the reader grows to care about.
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March 6, 2018great as a once off read but not one id read again not one of her best books and i usually like hers
December 29, 2024
Ta część była lepsza od poprzedniej! Nie mogłam się oderwać. Nie myślałam, że ten rok będę kończyć z pieciągwiazdową powieścią o losach pielęgniarek z Lovely Lane. Bohaterowie się rozwinęli i niektórych nawet polubiłam jeszcze bardziej niż w pierwszej części 😊
March 26, 2017
The Children of Lovely Lane written by the very talented Nadine Dorries was another wonderful read in this very addictive series. With this book the four girls which we met in the last book The Angels of Lovely Lane namely Dana, Pammy, Victoria and Beth are enjoying their time at St Angelus, and their nursing training is starting to take shape so well they have now been released on the wards which meant as a reader we got to know the patients who came in contact with this wonderful group of friends who supported each other when they were needed or simply held their hand when their hearts were breaking.
Each girl is settled well but when Sister Emily Haycock is given the chance to employ an assistant matron she does not realise that she is about to start a war within the wards of St Angelus Hospital as the new Assistant Matron decides the hospital is not being run quite to her standard. But as always there are a few secrets which come to light and this is when the story really gets interesting.
This book for me told the story not only of the nursing staff on St Angelus but the poor of Liverpool and their lives on Clare Cottages was really brought to light. Mix that in with alcoholism and this is one storyline which will not only pull at the heart strings truly pull them out. Yet though there was sadness through this book, the friendship was strong in Clare Cottages and the one thing which was made sure each neighbour looked after each other no matter when they could hardly feed themselves. There was so much human kindness through this book and I loved reading how one Nun named Sister Therese took on everyone in the chapel and her way of controlling the people of Liverpool was legendary, no matter if they were rich or poor she knew how to take care of those in need.
There was so much I loved about this book, as from the first page I was soon involved in the lives of the many characters who filled the pages which made this book extra special. This book for me held every emotion from fear to loneliness from passion to cruelty this book held it all. The comedy moments were shoulder shaking funny, I honestly laughed so hard the tears poured from my eyes, yet within a few pages the tears could be pouring again but for a totally separate emotion.
The Children of Lovely Lane written by the very talented is one book which was based in and around the streets of Liverpool, how nursing skills and medical techniques changed through the years. I loved each wonderful page of it and for that reason alone I am happy to recommend this excellent read to anyone who loves to read books which are based on historical facts yet filled with characters which were so real I felt I knew them personally.
Each girl is settled well but when Sister Emily Haycock is given the chance to employ an assistant matron she does not realise that she is about to start a war within the wards of St Angelus Hospital as the new Assistant Matron decides the hospital is not being run quite to her standard. But as always there are a few secrets which come to light and this is when the story really gets interesting.
This book for me told the story not only of the nursing staff on St Angelus but the poor of Liverpool and their lives on Clare Cottages was really brought to light. Mix that in with alcoholism and this is one storyline which will not only pull at the heart strings truly pull them out. Yet though there was sadness through this book, the friendship was strong in Clare Cottages and the one thing which was made sure each neighbour looked after each other no matter when they could hardly feed themselves. There was so much human kindness through this book and I loved reading how one Nun named Sister Therese took on everyone in the chapel and her way of controlling the people of Liverpool was legendary, no matter if they were rich or poor she knew how to take care of those in need.
There was so much I loved about this book, as from the first page I was soon involved in the lives of the many characters who filled the pages which made this book extra special. This book for me held every emotion from fear to loneliness from passion to cruelty this book held it all. The comedy moments were shoulder shaking funny, I honestly laughed so hard the tears poured from my eyes, yet within a few pages the tears could be pouring again but for a totally separate emotion.
The Children of Lovely Lane written by the very talented is one book which was based in and around the streets of Liverpool, how nursing skills and medical techniques changed through the years. I loved each wonderful page of it and for that reason alone I am happy to recommend this excellent read to anyone who loves to read books which are based on historical facts yet filled with characters which were so real I felt I knew them personally.
February 26, 2020
O matulu! Jestem świeżo po skończeniu tego tomu i zakochałam się w tej serii drugi raz. To jest coś niesamowitego! Dalsze losy dobrze znanych bohaterów przeplatane życiem nowych. Nie wiem, jak autorka to robi, że czytelnik żyje historiami bohaterów, ale robi to perfekcyjnie. Na ogół nie lubię wątków miłosnych, ale te w tej serii są obłędnie napisane. Lata 50. czuć z kart książki. Wzruszenie, śmiech, smutek, żal, zdenerwowanie, mocne zdenerwowanie, współczucie... To wszystko tutaj dostałam. 2 tom jest tak samo dobry, jak 1. Ba, oba są bardzo dobre. Czas sięgnąć po tom 3 i znów zatracać się w dalszych losach moich ulubionych członków szpitala St Angelus i mieszkańców Liverpoolu.
February 17, 2017
I read this on the kindle
This is the 2nd book in the series
I really enjoyed it got you wanting to finish it as you want to know what will happen especially with the deputy Matron I think you can guess what she is doing
There is twists in this where you think it is going one way it changes something I enjoyed very much
While it ends it does leaving you want to know more can't wait for book 3
This is the 2nd book in the series
I really enjoyed it got you wanting to finish it as you want to know what will happen especially with the deputy Matron I think you can guess what she is doing
There is twists in this where you think it is going one way it changes something I enjoyed very much
While it ends it does leaving you want to know more can't wait for book 3
March 16, 2017
I really enjoyed this book, Nadine Dorries has a knack for introducing characters that you grow to love so quickly and you just want to fight for them but then there is always a tragedy.
Excellent book, highly recommeded. Great insite into the start of the NHS within a hospital setting as well, always like to learn whilst I read.
Looking forward to the next one
Excellent book, highly recommeded. Great insite into the start of the NHS within a hospital setting as well, always like to learn whilst I read.
Looking forward to the next one
December 2, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I felt I was actually reading two books.
Favourite quotes...
"You can trust me, Dana, I'm a Doctor"
"Leaves your heart in a puddle on the floor at the side of the bed when he falls asleep"
"Maisie's answer was interrupted by an Izal toilet roll flying in through the back door and landing right at her feet"
Brilliant 😃
I felt I was actually reading two books.
Favourite quotes...
"You can trust me, Dana, I'm a Doctor"
"Leaves your heart in a puddle on the floor at the side of the bed when he falls asleep"
"Maisie's answer was interrupted by an Izal toilet roll flying in through the back door and landing right at her feet"
Brilliant 😃
February 5, 2017
The second book in the Lovely Lane trilogy and I loved it as much as I loved the first one. We are back with the nurses of Lovely Lane but we also meet new characters, some good and others not so good. An excellent read
February 16, 2017
Slowly starting to become my fave author
Brilliant as always. Just as good as the 1st one. Only criticism I have is the book just finished no warning alot left unexplained. Cant wait till june to pick up where it left off
Brilliant as always. Just as good as the 1st one. Only criticism I have is the book just finished no warning alot left unexplained. Cant wait till june to pick up where it left off
February 18, 2017
Another great book from nadine dorries
Thoroughly enjoyed the second book in the lovely lane series, cannot wait for the next one in this fantastic series, hope there are plenty more to come!
Thoroughly enjoyed the second book in the lovely lane series, cannot wait for the next one in this fantastic series, hope there are plenty more to come!
November 25, 2016
Another great book
I really enjoyed the latest book by Nadine Dorries in the lovely lane series. Can't wait for the next one.
I really enjoyed the latest book by Nadine Dorries in the lovely lane series. Can't wait for the next one.
December 15, 2016
Another great book in the Lovely Lane series.
July 19, 2022
4.5 love this series so much but why so sad 😭
April 24, 2024
Z niecierpliwością czekałam na tę książkę. Po przeczytaniu pierwszego tomu byłam bardzo urzeczona ciepłem, urokiem i delikatnością tej powieści. To jedna z tych książek, przy których światło z lampy zawsze jest przytulne. To niesamowite uczucie grzać serce przy czytaniu. Piękna fabuła i wspaniałe tłumaczenie, które w pełni oddaje bogactwo naszego języka. Mieszanka - jak dla mnie - mistrzowska.
Drugi tom wcale nie ustępuje pola pierwszemu, choć przyznam, że na początku miałam mieszane uczucia. Gdzieś bowiem zniknęły nasze główne bohaterki. Zostały w tyle ustępując miejsca innym postaciom. Szybko jednak przekonałam się, że nowe wątki i uczucia tylko dodają smaczku całej historii.
Szpital St. Angelus rozrasta się i rozwija. Przełożona pielęgniarek coraz bardziej tęskni do czasów, kiedy miała zaufaną zastępczynię. Niestety kobieta piastująca te obowiązki nie wróciła po wojnie na swoje stanowisko. Dlatego też szpital rozpisuje konkurs na Z – cę przełożonej pielęgniarek. I tu pojawia się pierwsza nowa postać - panna Ava Van Gilder, która ani trochę nie przypada do gustu naszym przyjaciołom. Zimna i surowa kobieta szybko zyskuje przydomek Krwawa Ava Wampirzyca. Nikt nie przypuszcza, że jej zły charakter to czubek góry lodowej, a jej zamiary wobec szpitala…
Wątek przedstawiający drugą nową postać początkowo mnie trochę mierził. Nijak nie łączył się ze szpitalem, nie było tu żadnych powiązań między postaciami, a poświęconego „czasu powieściowego” pochłaniał dość sporo. Poznajemy Lily i jej rodzinę w trudnych dla nich momentach. No dobrze – pięknie napisana historia, ale żeby tak bez ładu i składu wpleść ją do opowieści o szpitalu… Szybko jednak zrozumiałam swój błąd. Autorka najpierw kazała mi się zaprzyjaźnić i emocjonalnie związać z bohaterami, a jak ich pokochałam, to zostałam zmuszona do poznania ich powiązań ze szpitalem. Niestety. Więcej nie napiszę, ale uwierzcie - niejedna łza potoczyła się po moim policzku.
Nie można pominąć perypetii naszych dawnych znajomych - Dana, Victoria, Beth oraz Pammy świetnie sobie radzą. Co więcej – ich serca po cichutku zaczynają bić nie tylko dla nich, ale też dla innych, męskich serc. Dziewczyny przebojem wchodzą w życie codzienne szpitala. Przeżywają radości i smutki, a każdy nowy pacjent to kolejne wyzwanie.
Liverpool lat 50-tych XX wieku w drugim tomie powieści przestaje być ciepłym i przyjaznym miastem. Nagle oczom czytelnika ukazują się dzielnice dla biedoty, wszechpanujący smog niszczący płuca mieszkańców i ogromna bieda. Z jednej strony widzimy jak biedne warstwy społeczne są wyzyskiwane, a z drugiej ogromną solidarność tych ludzi. Każdy stara się jak może wspomóc tego, który akuratnie znajduje się w biedzie. Ta solidarność bardzo łapie za serducho i pokazuje, że warto trzymać się razem.
Ktoś kiedyś powiedział, że najlepszą rekomendacją, przy kilkutomowych powieściach, jest jedno zdanie recenzenta świadczące o tym, czy sięgnie po kolejny tom. Oświadczam więc - sięgnę po kolejny tom i wszystkie następne. I bardzo będę smutna, kiedy zamknę okładkę ostatniego tomu. A tak na poważnie – polecam gorąco.
Drugi tom wcale nie ustępuje pola pierwszemu, choć przyznam, że na początku miałam mieszane uczucia. Gdzieś bowiem zniknęły nasze główne bohaterki. Zostały w tyle ustępując miejsca innym postaciom. Szybko jednak przekonałam się, że nowe wątki i uczucia tylko dodają smaczku całej historii.
Szpital St. Angelus rozrasta się i rozwija. Przełożona pielęgniarek coraz bardziej tęskni do czasów, kiedy miała zaufaną zastępczynię. Niestety kobieta piastująca te obowiązki nie wróciła po wojnie na swoje stanowisko. Dlatego też szpital rozpisuje konkurs na Z – cę przełożonej pielęgniarek. I tu pojawia się pierwsza nowa postać - panna Ava Van Gilder, która ani trochę nie przypada do gustu naszym przyjaciołom. Zimna i surowa kobieta szybko zyskuje przydomek Krwawa Ava Wampirzyca. Nikt nie przypuszcza, że jej zły charakter to czubek góry lodowej, a jej zamiary wobec szpitala…
Wątek przedstawiający drugą nową postać początkowo mnie trochę mierził. Nijak nie łączył się ze szpitalem, nie było tu żadnych powiązań między postaciami, a poświęconego „czasu powieściowego” pochłaniał dość sporo. Poznajemy Lily i jej rodzinę w trudnych dla nich momentach. No dobrze – pięknie napisana historia, ale żeby tak bez ładu i składu wpleść ją do opowieści o szpitalu… Szybko jednak zrozumiałam swój błąd. Autorka najpierw kazała mi się zaprzyjaźnić i emocjonalnie związać z bohaterami, a jak ich pokochałam, to zostałam zmuszona do poznania ich powiązań ze szpitalem. Niestety. Więcej nie napiszę, ale uwierzcie - niejedna łza potoczyła się po moim policzku.
Nie można pominąć perypetii naszych dawnych znajomych - Dana, Victoria, Beth oraz Pammy świetnie sobie radzą. Co więcej – ich serca po cichutku zaczynają bić nie tylko dla nich, ale też dla innych, męskich serc. Dziewczyny przebojem wchodzą w życie codzienne szpitala. Przeżywają radości i smutki, a każdy nowy pacjent to kolejne wyzwanie.
Liverpool lat 50-tych XX wieku w drugim tomie powieści przestaje być ciepłym i przyjaznym miastem. Nagle oczom czytelnika ukazują się dzielnice dla biedoty, wszechpanujący smog niszczący płuca mieszkańców i ogromna bieda. Z jednej strony widzimy jak biedne warstwy społeczne są wyzyskiwane, a z drugiej ogromną solidarność tych ludzi. Każdy stara się jak może wspomóc tego, który akuratnie znajduje się w biedzie. Ta solidarność bardzo łapie za serducho i pokazuje, że warto trzymać się razem.
Ktoś kiedyś powiedział, że najlepszą rekomendacją, przy kilkutomowych powieściach, jest jedno zdanie recenzenta świadczące o tym, czy sięgnie po kolejny tom. Oświadczam więc - sięgnę po kolejny tom i wszystkie następne. I bardzo będę smutna, kiedy zamknę okładkę ostatniego tomu. A tak na poważnie – polecam gorąco.
February 18, 2025
„Dzieci z Lovely Lane” to już drugi tom z serii Pielęgniarki. Bohaterki pierwszej części, które tak bardzo pokochali czytelnicy, rozpoczynają drugi rok w szkole pielęgniarek przy Lovely Lane. Radość z pracy i równowaga w szpitalu St. Angelus zostaje jednak mocno zachwiana, gdy na stanowisko drugiej przełożonej pielęgniarek zostaje zatrudniona tajemnicza panna van Gilder. Nie mija wiele czasu, gdy pracownicy nadają jej przydomek Krwawej Avy Wampirzycy. Widząc, jakie spustoszenia sieje nowy reżim, personel szpitala postanawia odkryć, co kryje się za przybyciem kobiety. Czy uda się odkryć tajemnicę? Jak potoczą się dalsze losy bohaterów?
Druga część sagi to wspaniale napisana kontynuacja, daje nam tyle samo radości i humoru co smutku i wielkich wzruszeń. Rzadko się zdarza, abym tak mocno związała się z losami postaci wykreowanych przez autorów, a w przypadku powieści Nadine Dorries stało się tak niemal od razu. Pamiętać należy, że bohaterami nie są jedynie pielęgniarki, choć na nich skupia się głównie akcja, a cała społeczność szpitalna – od kucharek, sprzątaczek i lekarzy po pacjentów i ich rodziny. Dlatego też przedstawiony jest tutaj cały wachlarz społeczeństwa Liverpoolu lat 50-tych. Do tego pięknie ukazuje zastój i chęć utrzymania starego porządku z powolnymi, powojennymi zmianami w systemie NHS. Pomoc niesiona drugiemu człowiekowi bez względu na wszystko, śmierć i smutek po utracie bliskich oraz rozterki sercowe bohaterów – wszystko to znajdziemy w tym cudownym kawałku literatury obyczajowej. I powtórzę po raz kolejny – zawód pielęgniarki to jeden z najtrudniejszych zawodów, ale pełniony z poświęceniem i zaangażowaniem powinien zasługiwać na nasz ogromny szacunek☺
Jednym słowem – polecam!💖
Druga część sagi to wspaniale napisana kontynuacja, daje nam tyle samo radości i humoru co smutku i wielkich wzruszeń. Rzadko się zdarza, abym tak mocno związała się z losami postaci wykreowanych przez autorów, a w przypadku powieści Nadine Dorries stało się tak niemal od razu. Pamiętać należy, że bohaterami nie są jedynie pielęgniarki, choć na nich skupia się głównie akcja, a cała społeczność szpitalna – od kucharek, sprzątaczek i lekarzy po pacjentów i ich rodziny. Dlatego też przedstawiony jest tutaj cały wachlarz społeczeństwa Liverpoolu lat 50-tych. Do tego pięknie ukazuje zastój i chęć utrzymania starego porządku z powolnymi, powojennymi zmianami w systemie NHS. Pomoc niesiona drugiemu człowiekowi bez względu na wszystko, śmierć i smutek po utracie bliskich oraz rozterki sercowe bohaterów – wszystko to znajdziemy w tym cudownym kawałku literatury obyczajowej. I powtórzę po raz kolejny – zawód pielęgniarki to jeden z najtrudniejszych zawodów, ale pełniony z poświęceniem i zaangażowaniem powinien zasługiwać na nasz ogromny szacunek☺
Jednym słowem – polecam!💖
September 26, 2017
I enjoyed this book just as much as I enjoyed the first in the series. Now Emily has graduated from nursing school and has worked her way up to be Director of the Student Nurses. She works all day and in the evening, she visits her step-father who has dementia. She gets along with the Matron but they aren't especially friends by any means. We again meet some of the student nurses, Victoria who is from a wealthy family but is intent on becoming a nurse, Pammy who comes from a poorer neighborhood and a loving stable family. Dana is in love with a young doctor but she is ashamed of her poor Irish background. The Matron has decided to hire a new assistant matron and Emily is part of the interviewing panel. But the woman who the independent society hire is the last person either Emily nor Dr. Gaskell would have chosen. Matron initially thinks it was the right choice but the new Assistant Matron creates friction wherever she goes and has different plans for the well run hospital that hires many of the women who's husbands were lost in the war or are unable to work. The 'underground mafia' of staff believe she has something to hide and they are intent on finding what it is. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
February 28, 2021
"Dzieci z Lovely Lane" to druga część serii "Pielęgniarki" autorstwa Nadine Dorries. W książce tej Dana, Pammy, Victoria i Beth uczą się już drugi rok fachu pielęgniarstwa i nie są już tymi nieśmiałymi, wystraszonymi i niepewnymi siebie dziewczętami, które poznaliśmy w pierwszej części serii.
Jednak w "Dzieciach z Lovely Lane" perypetie tych czterech dzielnych pielęgniarek schodzą na dalszy plan, za to akcja skupia się na wątkach powiązanych z nowymi bohaterkami.
Przede wszystkim mamy historię groźnej siostry Avy Van Gilder, która obejmuje posadę zastępczyni przełożonej pielęgniarek, siejąc postrach wśród personelu liverpoolskiego szpitala St Angelus. Jako że zawodowa przyszłość całego personelu pomocniczego staje pod znakiem zapytania, rozpoczynają oni własne śledztwo, aby zbadać tajemniczą przeszłość siostry Van Gilder i poznać jej cele.
Poznajemy też Lily Lancashire, pochodzącą z patologicznej rodziny niezwykle zdolną i pracowitą dziewczynę, dla której priorytetem jest jej młodsze rodzeństwo, a zwłaszcza zdrowie 4-letniego braciszka.
Kolejną nową bohaterką jest zamożna i rozpieszczona jedynaczką Amy Curran, siostrzenica właścicieli fabryki, w której pracuje Lily. Obie bohaterki wnoszą wiele ciekawych wątków do tej powieści.
Podobnie jak pierwsza część serii Pielęgniarki, "Dzieci z Lovely Lane" jest tak samo dobrą powieścią. Czyta się ją szybko, a bohaterowie są pełnokrwiści i świetnie zarysowani. Zżywamy się z nimi i przejmujemy ich losami. Jest to wzruszająca i bardzo wciągająca książka osadzona w realiach Liverpoolu lat 50. Nie brak w niej intryg, wątków miłosnych a także medycznych. Mi ta propozycja bardzo się spodobała i uważam ją za godną polecenia.
Jednak w "Dzieciach z Lovely Lane" perypetie tych czterech dzielnych pielęgniarek schodzą na dalszy plan, za to akcja skupia się na wątkach powiązanych z nowymi bohaterkami.
Przede wszystkim mamy historię groźnej siostry Avy Van Gilder, która obejmuje posadę zastępczyni przełożonej pielęgniarek, siejąc postrach wśród personelu liverpoolskiego szpitala St Angelus. Jako że zawodowa przyszłość całego personelu pomocniczego staje pod znakiem zapytania, rozpoczynają oni własne śledztwo, aby zbadać tajemniczą przeszłość siostry Van Gilder i poznać jej cele.
Poznajemy też Lily Lancashire, pochodzącą z patologicznej rodziny niezwykle zdolną i pracowitą dziewczynę, dla której priorytetem jest jej młodsze rodzeństwo, a zwłaszcza zdrowie 4-letniego braciszka.
Kolejną nową bohaterką jest zamożna i rozpieszczona jedynaczką Amy Curran, siostrzenica właścicieli fabryki, w której pracuje Lily. Obie bohaterki wnoszą wiele ciekawych wątków do tej powieści.
Podobnie jak pierwsza część serii Pielęgniarki, "Dzieci z Lovely Lane" jest tak samo dobrą powieścią. Czyta się ją szybko, a bohaterowie są pełnokrwiści i świetnie zarysowani. Zżywamy się z nimi i przejmujemy ich losami. Jest to wzruszająca i bardzo wciągająca książka osadzona w realiach Liverpoolu lat 50. Nie brak w niej intryg, wątków miłosnych a także medycznych. Mi ta propozycja bardzo się spodobała i uważam ją za godną polecenia.
April 4, 2019
This was the second in the Lovely Lane seres, and to be honest I found it somewhat long winded and boring in many places. There were several sections where I found myself rolling my eyes and wondering if this wasn’t perhaps a harlequin romance I was reading. I’m not fond of so many points of view with these changing every few paragraphs depending on what’s happening. It makes the story feel scattered. However I did stick it out til the end. The death of the antagonist toward the end was very convenient, and not believable at all. Although I bought the third book in the series for a loonie on Kindle, I’m not even sure I’ll read it, at least not until my eye muscles have had a chance to recover from all the rolling. Disappointing actually after an initially promising first book of the series.
February 20, 2020
The 2nd book in the Lovely Lane series. This book concentrates on children and young people in the dock area of Liverpool. Relationships begin and some end. There is new life and premature death. A new assistant matron arrives with something illegal in mind and she could end the jobs of all the domestics employed at St Angelus. It will take a bit of investigation to thwart her, and the employees from domestic helpers to experienced doctors will have to band together if things are to remain as they are.
A good read, but a little slower at the start compared to the first book. However, enough drama to have me searching for the third in the series......
A good read, but a little slower at the start compared to the first book. However, enough drama to have me searching for the third in the series......
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January 29, 2022Drugi tom perypetii poznanych 4 przyjaciółek, pielęgniarek z Lovely Lane. Dziewczyny nie tylko uczą się tajników pielęgniarstwa, ale i życia. Poznają młodych lekarzy, zakochują się, mają swoje rozterki, a na dyżurach ciekawe i wymagające przypadki. Jednakże są dla siebie oparciem w każdej sytuacji. Historie przyjaciółek przeplatane są historiami nowych postaci. A jedne jak i drugie wciągają czytelnika.
Do pracy w szpitalu St. Angelus przyjeżdża Krwawa Ava Wampirzyca, która sieje postrach pośród pracowników. Co ukrywa? Czy komuś grozi utrata pracy? Co zrobi personel pomocniczy aby odkryć prawdę. Warto przeczytać aby się tego wszystkiego dowiedzieć.
Do pracy w szpitalu St. Angelus przyjeżdża Krwawa Ava Wampirzyca, która sieje postrach pośród pracowników. Co ukrywa? Czy komuś grozi utrata pracy? Co zrobi personel pomocniczy aby odkryć prawdę. Warto przeczytać aby się tego wszystkiego dowiedzieć.
May 28, 2018
Nursing in the 1950’s
The second book in this series. I enjoyed the characters and how nurses’ training as well as medical practices have changed Nd developed over the decades. The training in the USA must have been more progressive in that many nurses were married, had families and worked. Descriptions of living conditions post WW II still amaze me. We had indoor plumbing “back then” that wasn’t shared between apartments. Grew up reading Cherry Ames books. This is like a rewind for me.
The second book in this series. I enjoyed the characters and how nurses’ training as well as medical practices have changed Nd developed over the decades. The training in the USA must have been more progressive in that many nurses were married, had families and worked. Descriptions of living conditions post WW II still amaze me. We had indoor plumbing “back then” that wasn’t shared between apartments. Grew up reading Cherry Ames books. This is like a rewind for me.
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