This new novel by Anita Shreve is set in the horrors of WW1 and tells the story of Stella who wakes up in a hospital tent in the battlefields of France with no memory of her previous life or of how she came to be in France. This is a fascinating account of the little seen side of the war and its effects on the women who had to treat the soldiers being sent back from the frontlines.
Anita Shreve's depiction of Stella's search for her identity and understanding of her place in the world both before and after her memory returns is a fascinating and thought provoking story. The characters she meets, the lack of understanding about shell-shock, the changing views of women in the post war world all add depth to the story. A highly recommended story and will appeal to all fans of Shreve's work. I couldn't put it down!
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