The Nurse's Secret A Thrilling Historical Novel of the Dark Side of Gilded Age New York City

In 1880s New York, a young con artist infiltrates America’s first nursing school, only to be shadowed by a series of mysterious deaths.

With a rich setting and vivid characters, this historical novel is praised for its captivating storytelling. Inspired by Florence Nightingale’s nursing principles, Bellevue stands as the first institution to value intellect, discipline, and moral character in nurses. Initially resistant to her proper classmates and strict medical staff, Una’s tough streetwise background helps her adapt to the harsh realities of the hospital. As she gains respect and friendship, a suspicious death forces Una to confront a choice: protect her secret or risk everything to reveal the truth.

Amanda Skenandore weaves a compelling story that explores the early days of modern nursing and the grim realities of 19th-century medicine, through the lens of a bold and complex protagonist.