Synopsis
Inspired by real life stories of the Windrush Generation and her mother’s own experiences as a nurse coming to Britain from the Caribbean, Sarah Lee’s debut novel An Ocean Apart is a must for fans of Call the Midwife.
'A love letter to the women who left behind everything to help heal our country and establish the NHS. I could not...
Details
29 September 2022
336 pages
9781529086812
Imprint: Pan
Reviews
A beautiful story of friendship, new beginnings and love. A love letter to the women who left behind everything to help heal our country and establish the NHS. At its heart, it's a story of courage! I could not have loved this more and thought about it long after I turned the last page.Kate Thompson, author of The Little Wartime Library
A glorious triumph of a book full of characters that feel like real friends, so atmospheric, compelling and nostalgic, I adored it.Alex Brown, author of A Postcard from Italy
With romance, realism and just a touch of humour, An Ocean Apart is billed as a must for fans of Call the Midwife.My Weekly
An uplifting yet thought-provoking story of friendship, loyalty and care for others and a wonderful tribute to a group of people who brought so much to the UK.WI Life