Before Dawn (1918)

By Irene Rutherford McLeod

Book Overview

Before Dawn is a novel written by Irene Rutherford McLeod in 1918. The story is set during World War I and follows the life of a young woman named Jean MacGregor. Jean is a nurse who is sent to France to work in a military hospital. She is passionate about her work and is determined to do everything she can to help the wounded soldiers.As Jean works tirelessly to care for the soldiers, she becomes close with a young Scottish soldier named Donald Cameron. The two develop a deep connection, but their relationship is complicated by the war and the fact that Donald is engaged to another woman.Throughout the novel, Jean faces many challenges and experiences the horrors of war firsthand. She witnesses the devastating effects of the conflict on both the soldiers and the civilians caught in the crossfire.Despite the difficulties she faces, Jean remains committed to her work and her desire to help others. She also struggles with her feelings for Donald and the guilt she feels about their relationship.Before Dawn is a powerful and emotional novel that offers a unique perspective on the impact of war on ordinary people. It explores themes of love, loss, sacrifice, and the human spirit's ability to endure in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165334291
• ISBN13: 9781165334292
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"