In the winter of 1849, Florence Nightingale was an unknown 29-year-old, beautiful, well-born and deeply unhappy. After clashing with her parents over her refusal to marry, she had been offered a lifeline by family friends who suggested a trip to Egypt. This text follows her journey along the Nile.
In the winter of 1849, Florence Nightingale was an unknown 29-year-old, beautiful, well-born and deeply unhappy. After clashing with her parents over ...