Vigil in the Night, Paperback

"Vigil in the Night" is A. J. Cronin's poignant and moving tale of two nurses-of Anne, who devoted herself to serving others, and of her younger sister, Lucy, who meant to get everything in life for herself. When Lucy's negligence causes the tragic death of a young patient, Anne takes the blame to protect her young sister-an act that threatens to destroy the brilliant nursing career that lies before her.

Scottish novelist A. J. Cronin (1896-1981) was one of the most popular writers of the twentieth century. With his keen understanding of the human condition, his deep moral conscience, and his extraordinary narrative skill, he imbues Vigil in the Night with all the qualities that have made his many other novels worldwide bestsellers. Other bestselling works include The Citadel and Keys of the Kingdom. His novels have sold more than twenty million copies and have been translated into numerous languages.