OVER THERE

Over There immerses readers in the gripping journey of four family members from Threadbare and In the Hands of Women, all dedicated doctors and nurses, facing the daunting realities of The Great War. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the narrative unfolds across three distinct stages, transporting readers into the terrifying nightmare of trench warfare while showcasing the extraordinary rise of the American Hospital in Paris. It highlights groundbreaking medical innovations fueled by the unwavering commitment of healthcare workers, and finally, those left behind in a state of constant worry. This powerful book courageously addresses the often-overlooked, profound impact of war on children, evoking a deep sense of empathy and prompting critical reflection on the cost of war.

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“I am in awe of Jane’s courage, on and off the page. What a privilege to spend time in the world she has created in Over There.” 

~ Bess Kalb, Emmy-nominated comedy writer and the bestselling author of Nobody Will Tell You This But Me, a New York Times Editor’s Choice

“Bravery and daring, compassion and patriotism are the forces that push and pull Jane Loeb Rubin’s latest historical page-turner, Over There, and tug at the heartstrings. It is a captivating tale of three medical professionals who join the American Hospital Corps and American Red Cross during WWI. Gut-wrenching and heroic, Rubin's rich characters draw you into a world where duty calls, love waits, and surgeons, medics, and nurses are the true heroes forced to redefine their lives while saving others. The price tag of war is devastating and heartbreaking—but in the end, Rubin’s evocative tale proves that love ultimately wins.” 

~ Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author

of The Goddess of Warsaw

“This informative, fast-paced historical fiction, OVER THERE, is the third of a trilogy comprising ‘The Gilded City’ books, yet it easily stands alone. It was preceded by the author’s other novels, IN THE HANDS OF WOMEN and THREADBARE. The book takes its title from the 1917 patriotic war song ‘Over There,’ by George M. Cohan. Taking place during The Great War, ‘the war to end all wars,’ WW1, the story moves between New York City, pastoral upstate New York, Paris, and the trenches at the French front. This is a highly recommended read, whether alone or as part of the series. The reader will learn much about this era with great detail paid to the particular challenges of surgery in the field, the misery of war, and the sparks of humanity, care, and hope during the most difficult times.” 

~ Miriam Bradman Abrahams is a writer and reviewer for 

The Jewish Book Council

“Jane Rubin has truly captured the horror of war and the dedication and selflessness of the medical personnel who also sacrificed so much to care for the troops wounded in battle. With superb writing, she weaves a complex story of World War 1, through the eyes of four members of a family of extraordinary people.”  

~ Harriette Sackler, Agatha-nominated short story writer

“A meticulously researched novel immersing the reader into the indelible impact of war on the soldiers and medical personnel in the war zone, as well as the families at home. In this emotional, engaging story, set during WWI, we follow the characters Rubin brought us in the first two books of her Gilded City Series. Read this evocative novel as a stand-alone, but be prepared – you’ll be anxious to read the whole series.” 

~ Linda Rosen, best-selling author of The Emerald Necklace