Julie Barden, District Nurse

Julie Barden #1

by Audrie Manley-Tucker

Although she was understandably nervous, Julie Barden was also thrilled to be taking up her first job as district nurse in the small seaside town of Ambersea...

It was not so much the medical side of things as her patients’ personal problems that interested her so deeply – the old woman neglected by her daughter-in-law; a teenager struggling to keep the home going for her young brothers and sisters; an orphan child that nobody all square pegs that Julie was convinced she could help into square holes.

But her biggest problem was her relationship with the local doctor, David Pembury, who saw her only as an interfering ‘new broom’ sweeping far too clean. Each of them only wanted the best for their patients. Would they be able to agree about how to achieve it?

155 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1968

Reviews

[Miriam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about the life of a district nurse in the UK during this 1960s, although it was definitely dated. The author does a good job of setting the scene and including supporting characters that seem like real people, but there was a lot of repetition between chapters, with the narrator reminding us who characters are and what had happened to them in the past. I think this must have been originally published as a serial, and I think if it had been reedited prior to publication as a novel it would have been a stronger story.

[shelia harman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helping

This book was great and the characters in it will keep you turning the pages quickly to see what happens next in their lives.I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read medical romance.

[〰️Beth〰️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet little romance

This is a short and sweet romance. It was an from the the nurse’s perspective. I would have like to see a more developed hero and romance but there are certainly enjoyable minor characters.

[Shirley Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

I FASCINATING STORYLINE OF A YOUNG NURSE JUST STARTING OUT ON AN EXCITING NEW CAREER & THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS SHE MEETS ALONG THE WAY.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO MY FRIENDS AS I FEEL IT WAS WELL WORTH THE READ & THE CHARACTERS WERE INTERESTING.

[Joan Jackson]

Lovely Book

I have loved Audrie Manley Tucker's books for many years, since reading The Greenwood Tree back in the 80s. This is the first time. I have read this one and it didn't disappoint. They don't make em like this anymore.

[Sally J Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

District Nurse

A great story about a district nurse. It was interesting to see how she did her work. The romantic relationship that occurred was a little surprising and the ending was feel good. Romance without tears - very nice.

[linda m. johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julie Barden, District Nurse

This was a very good book. This story shows how love and hardship can happen and in the end love can prevail no matter what happens in your life.☺

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written book.

I never expected he enjoys around in boyfriend as we in this book. gLld she was finally able o do what she always bred .

[Irene Pickney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story

Full of so many lives and a look into what it must have been like to be a district nurse. Very enjoyable read.

[Diana ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

I enjoyed the main character. The story overall was very nice but a bit predictable

[Ann Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

Lovely refreshing story without the bad language, violence & explicit sex scenes that are feature of today’s literature. More please