Girl in His Shadow, The

Blake, Audrey

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Being raised in the London household of the eccentric Dr Horace Crofts has its advantages: orphan Nora Beady is trained in the practice of medicine in an era when it is illegal for women to do so. The arrival of a new resident doctor - Daniel Gibson - places Nora between a rock and a hard place: reveal her skill and knowledge and risk imprisonment, or allow her patients to suffer.

Accurately reflecting the medical world of the Victorian era, this is the fascinating and inspiring story of a young woman forced by convention into the shadows but determined to create her own medical legacy.

Comments from BDS Reviewers

"Fascinating read. It is easy to read, historical and interesting."

"Wonderful characters. Great story."

"Captivating, inspirational and educational."

"The story is based on the first woman to earn a medical degree in the USA and is very interesting."

"The characters are well-developed and the reader is taken on this journey in a time where women are treated as second class."

"This is an easy and compelling read."

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