A Penny Scott Story

“Where are her parents?”

Penny shook her head warningly at the boy’s tense question. The child who lay on the ground between them, not far from the burning train, was an orphan now. If her terrible injuries were to be tended, it would be up to strangers — people like Penny — to do what must be done.

First of all there was the complex and dramatic treatment of little Linda’s burns. When handsome Doug Redigo appeared, with evidence to prove he was Linda’s uncle, Penny was delighted to share responsibility for her young patient. But later, when the long shadow of doubt began to fall, she found herself committed to far more than a nursing assignment. She had embarked on an adventure that would take her across the continent, endanger her life again and again, and end, incredibly, in the darkness of an underground cavern.

Later Penny would recall that moment beside the burning train when she had looked down at the screaming child, and she would realize that it had been a milestone in her life and in her nursing career. More completely and more satisfyingly than ever before, she had allowed herself to become involved in the fate of another human being. She had learned to care.

A Penny Scott Story

Dr. Timberlake Scott’s eyes were troubled as he gazed at his newly graduated daughter. “You know, Penny, sometimes I wonder if you’re the deeply dedicated nurse I thought you would be.”

Hurt and defiance flared in Penny. She had worked hard for this degree. Now she had the A’s and the recommendation to prove it. How could her father doubt her intentions?

For attractive, vivacious Penny Scott it was a bad beginning to her career, but she didn’t have long to worry about it. Only a few days later came the call that was to put her dedication to the test.

She was confronted with a strong-willed and wealthy patient whose handsome son was determined to cause trouble…a lonely summer home in the Ozarks were strange, frightening things happened without warning…and a bearded fanatic who would go to any length to “protect” the mountain folk from meddling intruders.

Penny Scott found herself fighting fiercely for her own survival as well as her patient’s. With nothing but her own knowledge and judgment to rely on, she thought often of her father’s words…”Keep your head, Penny!” For a nurse, she knew, a first assignment like this one could be the most decisive step in her life.

A Penny Scott Story

“The Olympics!” Penny Scott could hardly believe her ears. For a nurse who loved sports, enjoyed travel, craved adventure, what could be more wonderful than an assignment to the Olympic team.

The position was all she had dreamed it would be — and more! In the breathtaking setting of the French Alps, surrounded by happy young people her own age and working at the side of a charming young physician, Penny was sure life could hold nothing better for her. Only gradually did she realize that there could be problems, even deadly dangers, in the life at Chamonix.

It was the strange, impetuous behavior of skier Ron Reilly that disturbed her first. Later came the dread cry of “Avalanche!” to spread terror in the village. And finally, with the disappearance of her little friend Pierre, there came a need for such daring, such reckless bravery as Penny had never believed she could command.

The suspense, the fun, the heartbreak of Olympic competition form a thrilling background for Penny’s first overseas assignment. The Old World is her new world to conquer, and conquer it she does, with the warmth and courage that make her a fine nurse and a memorable person.

A Kelly Scott Story

Once she was my friend. Every time Kelly looked at Linda Koenig her heart ached and her brain puzzled over what had happened to change things between them. For now Linda was her enemy–every word she spoke, every glance she shot in Kelly’s direction proved it. There was the “accident” in the laboratory, the ugly taunts, the incredible moment when real danger threatened and Linda stood by and laughed. There had to be an explanation.

Of course there were other things to think about. As Kelly, proud in her newly-won cap, walked the hospital halls, there were people on all sides who needed her skill and her understanding. From lovely young Gladys, who would never dance again, to the temperamental poet Angus Forbisher, they claimed all the love and patience she had to offer. And there was the offer of a singing career if she wanted it…and exciting dates with Ken Morrison…surely no girl ever had less time for worry.

Yet the questions were always waiting in the back of her mind, demanding to be answered. Why is Linda so angry? What can I do to help?

The back covers of the Nurses Three novels almost give away too much of the story.

So, to summarize: Beatific Nurse Kelly…

…is tormented by the diabolical Nurse Linda…

…and could have a successful singing career…

..if she wasn’t so busy going on exciting dates with Ken Morrison…

…and caring for Voldemort.

A beautiful day, a lovely setting, nothing to worry about except getting off to a good start in her new job at Children’s Hospital — Tracy Scott had seldom been more pleased with her life, more eager for whatever the day would bring. And then in a period of seconds, her world changed drastically, horribly. She was launched on an adventure that would test her nursing ability, her courage, her self-confidence, to the utmost.

In the weeks that followed, Tracy was faced with overwhelming problems. How could she ease the sorrow of Dave Mathers, make little Tim Mathers wish to live again? How could she win the respect of Miss Burke, the cold and hostile superintendent of nurses? And how could she defend herself against an accusation so terrible that it could end her career as a nurse, even send her to prison?

Tracy learns more about life and about herself than she had dreamed possible, among the little people, and the big ones, at Children’s Hospital.