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I've been a great fan of the BBC tv series which has picked bits of stories from each of Jennifer Worth's books. It is nice to be able to read more of her excellently described memories of midwifery in post-war East End London.Also unlike the tv series which sends characters away and brings them back, Jennifer finishes off her friends' stories with what happened to each of them and where they were at he time of writing. There are both happy and sad endings, but it brings it all to a nice close.
After reading the third book of this series, I know want to read the earlier books. The stories of the midwives and nuns are fascinating. If you are faint of heart, do not care for graphic details of birth or female issues you may want to skip this series. The book provides a glimpse onto the lives and hardships of the various patients. Not written in beautiful prose, but Worth is a very good story teller.
Excellent historian and writer, Jennifer Worth.
This is a trilogy worth reading.
Loved it.