{"title":"Krista Vane-Tempest","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eKrista Vane-Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e, an insightful author who delves into the rich tapestry of history and military events. Her writing captures the essence of the past with a vivid narrative style that brings historical figures and moments to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed book, \u003cstrong\u003eEdith Blake's War\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vane-Tempest unravels the intricacies of World War I through the eyes of Edith Blake, offering a poignant examination of the impact of war on individuals and society. Her meticulous research and engaging storytelling make her books a must-read for history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're passionate about history, especially with a focus on military events, Krista Vane-Tempest's collection offers a compelling experience that promises to inform, educate, and ignite a deep appreciation for the stories of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"edith-blakes-war-by-krista-vane-tempest-9781742237398","title":"Edith Blake's War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early hours of 26 February 1918, the British hospital ship \u003ci\u003eGlenart Castle\u003c\/i\u003e steamed into the Bristol Channel, heading for France to pick up wounded men from the killing fields of the Western Front. On board was 32-year-old Australian nurse, Edith Blake. Unbeknown to the ship's company, a German U-boat lurked in the waters below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Edith Blake missed out on joining the Australian Army, she was one of 130 Australian nurses allotted to the British Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service in early 1915. Her first posting was in Cairo where she nursed soldiers wounded at Gallipoli. In Edith's remarkable letters to her family back home, she shares her homesickness and frustration with military rules, along with the savagery of the injuries she witnessed in the operating theatre. Later, at Belmont War Hospital in Surrey, she writes of her conflicted feelings about nursing German prisoners of war even as battles on the Western Front raged and German aircraft bombed England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEdith Blake's War\u003c\/i\u003e, her great-niece, Krista Vane-Tempest, traces Edith's gripping story, from training in Sydney to her war service in the Middle East, England and the Mediterranean, and her tragic death in waters where Germany had promised the safe passage of hospital ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Beautifully written and an engaging read, \u003ci\u003eEdith Blake's War\u003c\/i\u003e opens a window on unsung areas of Australian nurses' service at war. Krista Vane-Tempest's meticulous research enhances understanding but never intrudes, as Sister Blake's own voice brings her wartime experiences vibrantly to life. An ultimately moving book born of connection to family across generations.’ - Janet Butler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Edith Blake's story powerfully evokes the horrors and dangers of nursing during the Great War while capturing the poignant and special bond Australian nurses forged with Anzac soldiers. Krista Vane-Tempest deftly weaves the larger context of the war throughout Edie's remarkable letters home and gives her the long overdue recognition her courage warrants.’ - Peter Rees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘More than a biography, Krista Vane-Tempest has penned a tribute to the contribution and sacrifice of Australian women during the First World War. In doing so, she has rediscovered the evocative story of Edith Blake, nurse to the Anzacs and British troops and whose life was tragically lost in that terrible conflict.’ - Karl James\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849041793260,"sku":"9781742237398","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8275663482808.jpg?v=1759011620"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/krista-vane-tempest.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}