The Nurse's Secret

Set in 1880s New York, this historical novel follows Una Kelly, a resourceful grifter who, fleeing from a wrongful murder accusation, cons her way into Bellevue Hospital's pioneering nursing school. As she navigates the challenges of a disciplined environment that contrasts sharply with her rough upbringing, Una learns about friendship and self-respect. However, her growing suspicions about a patient's death threaten to expose her true identity, forcing her to confront a choice between self-preservation and the welfare of others.