Prelude to Sophie's War — Susan A. Jennings

 Deep, hidden scars of a tragic childhood and romances gone wrong, bubble to the surface and haunt Sophie when she arrives in London during WW1 as a nurse probationer. London cowers under bomb attacks from German Zeppelins. Innocent, terrified Londoners join shell-shocked, battle weary soldiers under Sophie’s care at Bartley Hospital. Battling her own demons she comforts others, risking her own wellbeing and nursing career. Will Sophie succumb to her demons or will she use them to strengthen her passions?