āAuthentic... the mixture of nursing and farming life is both warming and true. I liked this a lot.ā Rosie Clarke
In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and boisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, sheās determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesnāt easily welcome outsiders.
As autumn sets in, Lara becomes a trusted presence at Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her spirited colleague Marion and earning the grudging respect of the erratic but brilliant senior doctor. But behind the laughter and team spirit, shadows loom. Thereās loss, secrets buried deep in the hearts of her new friends and a face from her past that threatens everything Lara's tried to leave behind.
When tragedy strikes a patient - a younger mother with four small children - Laraās personal strength is tested like never before. Can she dig deep to find hope and healing, not just for those she cares for, but also for herself?
Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is a brand-new, heartfelt and nostalgic read that describes the quiet heroism of a woman making a difference in her community, one visit at a time.
Praise for Kate Eastham:
'A warm and satisfying story.' My Weekly
'A heartwarming and tear-inducing tale with wonderfully realistic characters.' Woman
'Very well created characters that you identify with and want to do well.' 5-star Reader Review
'Well written and absorbing...couldn't put it down!' 5-star Reader Review
'Great story with many twists and turns. Love all the characters.' 5-star Reader Review
Kate Eastham is the author of heartbreaking wartime historical fiction. Before this, she was a trained nurse and midwife, and spent 20 years working in palliative care. During this time she had the privilege of listening to stories from patients of all ages and backgrounds, many of whom were veterans of the world wars.