Florence Nightingale in Rome

"The essential value of the collection lies in what it reveals of this woman's force of personality, energy, and sharpness of mind and wit… One finds here a very modern woman of rich humor, deep faith, and penetrating thought. Above all her letters reveal the boldness which enables us to understand later achievements." - Mary Griset Holland (The Catholic Historical Review) "Perhaps most valuable is the fact that these letters help us to understand Florence Nightingale's complex character as it was revealed in her later life. She is affectionate and enthusiastic and responds instinctively to goodness and sense, regardless of class or creed." - Monica Baly (Medical History) "Mary Keele has put much loving work into presenting these fascinating letters." - Sarah Graham (Nursing Times)