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The Surgeon's Daughter

By: Audrey Blake
Narrated by: Susan Lyons
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Nora Beady, the only female student at a prestigious medical school in Bologna, is a rarity. In the 19th century women are expected to remain at home and raise children, so her unconventional, indelicate ambitions to become a licensed surgeon offend the men around her. Under constant scrutiny, Nora's successes are taken for granted; her mistakes used as proof that women aren't suited to the field.

Everything changes when she allies herself with Magdalena Morenco, the sole female doctor on staff. Together the two women develop a groundbreaking surgery: the Cesarean section. It's a highly dangerous procedure and the research is grueling, but even worse is the vitriolic response from men. Most don't trust the findings of women, and many can choose to deny their wives medical care.

Already facing resistance on all sides, Nora is shaken when she meets a patient who will die without the surgery. If the procedure is successful, her work could change the world. But a failure could cost everything: precious lives, Nora's career, and the role women will be allowed to play in medicine.

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A richly compelling account of the struggle for acceptance of a supremely talented female medical student in the 1800’s

This is a highly enjoyable and fascinating tale of integrity, strength, medical procedure and love. It is constantly interesting and often thrilling and suspenseful. It showcases the best and worst qualities in humans with great insight and storytelling skills. It is a sequel to the first part of the story (which is just as good) and a paints an authentic picture of llife in e 1800’s. The characters are very well formed and the narrator is superb, taking on the different parts with flawless expertise.

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