‘An Angel’s Work’ by Kate Eastham is a historical fiction novel set in World War Two. It follows two nurses who begin working in a hospital in 1941.
Jo and Mac are both working the same hospital when the hospital takes a direct hit in the bombing. Both women are involved in the incident and Mac (Moira MacDonald) is injured. They decide to go to recuperate at Jo’s parents farm.
After D-Day they both decide to sign up and Jo is a flying nightingale(air ambulance nurse). Mac works as an army nurse in a field hospital, she discovers this is brutal and hard work. They are constantly on the move and they see the most horrific injuries. She is also in danger every day, being right on the front line.
For me this story really highlights the work done by the women in the war effort, be it frontline nursing, land girls, every woman played a part to help their country in one way or another, this story makes me proud of our women. Kate Eastham has created a story that touched me. I was emotionally with these two women out there, either in the air ambulance with Jo or in the hospital with Mac almost had me almost in tears.
Both characters are well developed and I definitely felt a connection with them, they were so well fleshed out. We see their ups and downs throughout this story, along with the romance and sadness.
A fabulous story that engaged me so much I was as relieved as them when the cry of “The War is over!” was announced. It is a very real story and is told in a fantastic way to entertain and maybe even educate. A book that I won’t forget in a hurry, most definitely.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the book to write this review.
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