The White Morning

The White Morning is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton that explores the role of German women during wartime. The story is set in Germany during World War I and follows the lives of two women, Gertrude and Liesel, who come from very different backgrounds but are united by their desire to make a difference in their country. Gertrude is a wealthy socialite who uses her connections to help the war effort, while Liesel is a working-class woman who becomes a nurse on the front lines. As the war rages on, both women face challenges and hardships that test their resolve and their faith in their cause. The novel highlights the strength and resilience of German women during a time of great turmoil and upheaval. Through the experiences of Gertrude and Liesel, the reader gains insight into the power and influence of women in wartime and the sacrifices they made for their country. Overall, The White Morning is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on a little-known aspect of World War I history.1918. Atherton, was an American feminist and writer of social and historical fiction, much of it set in California. She also produced a number of Gothic stories, some of them, such as The Bell in the Fog, were considered significant achievements in the Gothic/supernaturalist tradition. The book begins: Countess Gisela Nieburh sat in the long dusk of Munich staring over at the beautiful park that in happier days had been famous in the world as the Englischer Garten, and deliberately recalled on what might be the last night of her life the successive causes that had led to her profound dissatisfaction with her country as a woman. She was so thoroughly disgusted with it as a German that personal grievances were far from necessary to fortify her for the momentous role she was to play with the dawn; but in this rare hour of leisure it amused her naturally introspective mind to rehearse certain episodes whose sum had made her what she was. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.