The Red Cross Girl
The Red Cross Girl follows a young reporter whose life takes a transformative turn when he encounters a captivating nurse at a charity event, leading to an unexpected romance and personal development against the backdrop of war. This poignant tale explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of conflict on human connections.
By Richard Harding Davis · First published 1914 · Genre: War Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 9 chapters · 76,941 words
First lines
When Spencer Flagg laid the foundation-stone for the new million-dollar wing he was adding to the Flagg Home for Convalescents, on the hills above Greenwich, the New York REPUBLIC sent Sam Ward to cover the story, and with him Redding to take photographs. It was a crisp, beautiful day in October, full of sunshine and the joy of living, and from the great lawn in front of the Home you could see half over Connecticut and across the waters of the Sound to Oyster Bay.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Richard Harding Davis
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 76,941 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 1,390 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- War Fiction — The narrative centers around the experiences of characters during wartime, highlighting the impact of war on individuals.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set against the backdrop of a specific historical period, reflecting the realities of that time.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that develop amidst the war setting.
- Drama — The book features intense emotional conflicts and character development, typical of dramatic literature.
Tags
War Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Historical Fiction · American Literature · Novel · Drama · Love Story · Soldier's Life · Battlefield Setting · Female Protagonist · Social Commentary
Contents
- The Red Cross Girl
- The Grand Cross of the Crescent
- The Invasion of England
- Blood will Tell
- The Sailorman
- The Mind Reader
- The Naked Man
- The Boy who Cried Wolf
- The Card-Sharp