"Nurse Elisia" by George Manville Fenn is a story set in the late 1800s that follows the Elthorne family's ups and downs. The story is centered around Neil Elthorne, who is a young surgeon. He returns home after his dad is in a bad accident. The book looks at family issues, love interests and the problems he has being a doctor. The book starts off with a busy breakfast at the Elthorne house. Mr. Ralph Elthorne is grumpy and waiting for his son, Neil, and his future daughters-in-law, the Lydon sisters, to come. Things get serious when Isabel, Neil's sister, is worried about their dad because he falls off his horse and is hurt. The family must face the serious injury. From the start, you can tell there will be family problems and drama with love and a tragedy.
Nurse Elisia
By George Manville Fenn
Amidst family tensions and budding romances, a doctor's return home after a tragic accident throws the Elthorne family into a whirlwind of emotions and challenges.
Summary
About the AuthorGeorge Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
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