The Glory Cloak : A Novel of Louisa May Alcott and Clara Barton (Paperback)

from LyndaInOregon

Historical fiction centering on two remarkable American women of the 19th Century -- Louisa May Alcott and Clara Barton. O'Brien ties the two together with a fictional character, Susan Gray, who accompanies Alcott when she worked as a nurse in Washington, DC, during the Civil War, then later work...

from lindymc

I was drawn to this book for 2 reasons: I have always loved Little Women and I enjoy reading about the Civil War era. I've always been aware of Clara Barton, her heroic nursing during the War, and her connection to the American Red Cross. This book offered new information (to me) regarding her ef...

from marient

Interesting supposed meeting between Clara Barton and Louisa May Alcott as told by Louisa's lifelong friend, Susan Gray. Susan and Louisa go to Washingon as nurses for the soldiers of the Northern army.. A story of women who 'broke the mold'.