The Lady Nurse of Ward E, written by Amanda Akin Stearns and originally published in 1909, is a historical novel set in the United States during the late 19th century. The story follows the experiences of a young woman named Mary Adams who, after the death of her father, decides to become a nurse in order to support herself and her family. Mary begins her nursing career at a hospital in New York City, where she is assigned to Ward E, a ward for patients...