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OVER THERE, the third installment of the Gilded City trilogy, immerses readers in the gripping journey of four family members from Threadbare and In the Hands of Women, all dedicated doctors and nurses facing the daunting realities of The Great War. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the narrative unfolds across three distinct stages, transporting readers from New York City into the terrifying nightmare of trench warfare, showcasing the magnificent rise of the American Hospital in Paris, while highlighting groundbreaking medical innovations fueled by the unwavering commitment of healthcare workers, and finally, those left home in a state of constant worry. This powerful book courageously addresses the often-overlooked, profound impact of war on children, evoking a deep sense of empathy and prompting critical reflection on the cost of war.
EARLY PRAISE FOR
OVER THERE
I am in awe of Jane’s courage, on and off the page. What a privilege to spend time in the world she has created in Over There."
Bess Kalb, Emmy-nominated comedy writer and the bestselling author of NOBODY WILL TELL YOU THIS BUT ME, a New York Times Editor’s Choice.
"Jane Rubin has truly captured the horror of war and the dedication and selflessness of the medical personnel who also sacrificed so much to care for the troops wounded in battle. With superb writing, she weaves a complex story of World War 1, through the eyes of four members of a family of extraordinary people."
Harriette Sackler, Agatha-Nominated Short Story Writer
"Bravery and daring, compassion and patriotism are the forces that push and pull Jane Loeb Rubin’s latest historical page-turner OVER THERE and tug at the heartstrings. It is a captivating tale of four medical professionals who join the American Hospital Corps and American Red Cross during WWI. Gut-wrenching and heroic, Rubin's rich characters draw you into a world where duty calls, love waits, and surgeons, medics, and nurses are the true heroes forced to redefine their lives while saving others. The price tag of war is devastating and heartbreaking – but in the end, Rubin’s evocative tale proves that love ultimately wins."
Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of THE GODDESS OF WARS
A meticulously researched novel immersing the reader into the indelible impact of war on the soldiers and medical personnel in the war zone, as well as the families at home. In this emotional, engaging story, set during WWI, we follow the characters Rubin brought us in the first two books of her Gilded City Series. Read this evocative novel as a stand-alone but be prepared – you’ll be anxious to read the whole series. -
Linda Rosen, best-selling author of THE EMERALD NECKLACE.