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At twenty-three, high‑spirited Sue Barton leaves home to practice nursing in the White Mountains, working alongside the dedicated Dr. Bill Barry. After his persistent proposals and a heartfelt marriage, the couple confronts a series of challenges: a typhoid epidemic that strains the town’s resources, the local community’s skepticism and hostility toward Barry as a doctor, and personal tragedies that threaten their partnership. Through resilience and commitment, Sue and Bill navigate the hardships of rural medical life, underscoring the bond formed between them amid adversity.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Helen Dore Boylston
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