White Linen Nurse - Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

White Linen Nurse was originally published in 1913 by The Century Co. during a period when Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, a popular writer for magazines like Ladies' Home Journal, was experiencing significant commercial success. The novel tells the story of a dedicated nurse who enters into a complicated marriage of convenience with a wealthy surgeon. It reflects the romanticized and often dramatic portrayal of the medical profession prevalent in early 20th-century American popular fiction.

The book is a classic example of Abbott’s signature style, which often featured whimsical, spirited heroines and intricate emotional entanglements. While it achieved modest popularity upon its initial release, the 2010 edition published by CreateSpace serves as an accessible print-on-demand reproduction of the original public domain text. This reissue preserves the original narrative for modern readers interested in the sentimental fiction and gender dynamics of the Progressive Era.