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The Pull of the Stars

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First published: 2020
Pages: 230

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The Pull of the Stars free PDF book download from here or read the complete book online here. The Pull of the Stars is a compelling tale set against the backdrop of the 1918 flu pandemic in Dublin. The narrative, spanning three days, revolves around Nurse Julia Power and her tireless efforts to aid pregnant women afflicted by the flu in a hospital ward. The book delves into themes of existence, mortality, and affection amidst the health crisis. It beautifully captures the indomitable strength of the human spirit when faced with hardship.

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Emma Donoghue

Emma Donoghue is an Irish Canadian novelist, screenwriter, playwright and literary historian. Her 2010 novel Room was a finalist for the Booker Prize and an international best-seller. Donoghue's 1995 novel Hood won the Stonewall Book Award and Slammerkin (2000) won the Ferro-Grumley Award for Lesbian Fiction.