Marci S. (MarciNYC) reviewed on 4/29/2006

Helpful Score: 3

A bit of a hard slog at times, but overall a fascinating look at the lives of Florence Nightingale and her (extended) family. A remarkable woman -- she really defied the Victorian convention about what a woman should be.

I enjoyed getting to know the Nightingales while I read this book and am anxious to go back to England again and see the places where Florence lived. I'm sure that my husband will roll his eyes when I tell him what the 'theme' for our next trip to England will be!

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