"Prosperity's Child" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a historical fiction novel set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Emma Thurston, a young woman born into a wealthy family in New York City. Emma struggles to find her place in society and rebels against her family's expectations for her to marry and become a socialite. Emma's journey takes her to Europe, where she becomes involved in the suffrage movement and meets important figures such as Emmeline Pankhurst and Winston Churchill. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the fight for equality, as well as the challenges faced by women during this time period. With vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, "Prosperity's Child" offers a compelling and thought-provoking portrayal of a young woman's struggle to find her place in the world.
Eleanora H. Stooke was a British nurse who served in World War II. Born in 1913, Stooke grew up in London and trained as a nurse before joining Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service in 1940. She was deployed to Egypt and later to Italy, where she worked in field hospitals treating wounded soldiers. After the war, Stooke returned to civilian life and continued to work as a nurse. She also wrote several books, including "Little Soldiers All," which is based on her experiences during the war. In addition to her writing, Stooke was active in several nursing organizations, including the Florence Nightingale Foundation and the Royal College of Nursing. Stooke's writing is characterized by its vivid and detailed descriptions of wartime nursing, as well as her insights into the broader impact of the war on individuals and society.
