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Inspired by a true story 
Daughter 
Midwife 
Princess‘A fascinating story reflecting the past moving alongside the present day’ USA Today Bestseller Glynis Peters 
Born Nigerian royalty, Princess Adenrele Ademola trained as a nurse at Guy’s Hospital in London and stepped up to serve the people of Britain when war broke out – facing both the devastation of the Blitz and the prejudice of some of the people she was trying to help. 
80 years later, Ade’s great-niece Yemi arrives in London clutching the Princess’s precious diaries and longs to uncover the mysteries they hold… 
A richly-detailed, compelling historical novel shining a light on a hidden voice of WW2 and one woman’s courageous contribution to Britain‘A wonderful unfurling of such an important history … I was utterly absorbed in Ade's life!’ Chioma OkerekeReaders love A Nurse’s Tale: 
‘I must admit I knew very little about Nigeria, its history, culture, heritage and traditions and now I do…a great debut novel and perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction full of long buried secrets, and learning about different cultures and I want to make Jollof rice’⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘This is one of the best historical books I have read in a long time’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘Incredible to learn more about Nigeria and the repercussions of the war on the country. The writing itself is magic, the perspective unique and the characters beautifully written. This is a special novel, one to cling to and savour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘Don’t miss this fantastic true story! Awonubi not only shares history, she honours Princess Ademola’s legacy and champions the recognition she deserves’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘I can say that I have learned quite a bit with reading this story…Wholeheartedly recommend this novel’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘A great historical novel, it had everything that I was hoping for’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘Very enjoyable and thought-provoking’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘I was so sad this book ended…I love historical fiction, especially when it’s well written, and this was’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘How do I explain it except to say READ IT! It’s phenomenal’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
‘I read a lot of World War II historical fiction but this book gave me a very different viewpoint…I love character-driven novels and the women in this one are treasures’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
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The latest work from Ola Awonubi, A Nurse's Tale, is a compelling saga that delves into the African experience during the war. It's a narrative that amplifies the voices of black women, making it a must-read for anyone interested in feminist literature. 
For fans of Victoria Christopher Murray (The First Ladies), Kaia Alderson (In a League of Her Own), Denny S. Bryce (The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander), Catherine Ryan Hyde (Seven Perfect Things), and Reshonda Tate (The Queen of Sugar Hill). 
HarperCollins 2023

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Veröffentlichungsdatum: 20.07.2023; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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