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Two decades after a battlefield encounter, an unnamed Vietnam War nurse saved the life of Tony Riordan, a marine sergeant. Years later, Tony returns the favor, while both struggle with the lingering trauma of war. Their shared experience of conflict and care highlights how the wounds of battle can persist and the importance of mutual support in healing.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: War & Military Fiction/Military Fiction
Authors: Kathleen Korbel
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