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The Girl In His Shadow: A Novel
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The Usa Today Bestseller!An Exquisitely Detailed Journey Through The Harrowing Field Of Medicine In Mid19Th Century London.Tracey Enerson Wood, Usa Today Bestselling Author Of The Engineer'S Wife And The War Nursean Unforgettable Historical Fiction Novel About One Woman Who Believed In Scientific Medicine Before The World Believed In Her.London, 1845: Raised By The Eccentric Surgeon Dr. Horace Croft After Losing Her Parents To A Deadly Pandemic, The Orphan Nora Beady Knows Little About Conventional Life. While Other Young Ladies Were Raised To Busy Themselves With Needlework And Watercolors, Nora Was Trained To Perfect Her Suturing And Anatomical Illustrations Of Dissections.Women Face Dire Consequences If Caught Practicing Medicine, But In Croft'S Private Clinic Nora Is His Most Trustedand Secretassistant. That Is Until The New Surgical Resident Dr. Daniel Gibson Arrives. Dr. Gibson Has No Idea That Horace'S Bright And Quiet Young Ward Is A Surgeon More Qualified And Ingenuitive Than Even Himself. In Order To Protect Dr. Croft And His Practice From Scandal And Collapse Nora Must Learn To Play A New And Uncomfortable Rolethat Of A Proper Young Lady.But Pretense Has Its Limits. Nora Cannot Turn Away And Ignore The Suffering Of Patients, Even If It Means Giving Gibson The Power To Ruin Everything She'S Worked For. And When She Makes A Discovery That Could Change The Field Forever, Nora Faces An Impossible Choice. Remain Invisible And Let The Men Around Her Take Credit For Her Work, Or Step Into The Lighteven If It Means Being Destroyed By Her Own Legacy.Fans Of The Other Einstein And The Paris Library Will Relish This Riveting And Empowering Story About One Woman'S Fight To Follow Her Dreams And Build A Lifeand Legacybeyond What Is Expected Of Her.Praise For The Girl In His Shadow:A Suspenseful Story Of A Courageous Young Woman Determined To Become A Surgeon In Repressive Victorian England. Fluidly Written, Impeccably Researched, The Girl In His Shadow Is A Memorable Literary Gift To Be Read, Reread, And Treasured.Gloria Goldreich, Author Of The Paris Childrenother Bestselling Historical Fiction From Sourcebooks Landmark:The Mystery Of Mrs. Christie By Marie Benedictthe Book Woman Of Troublesome Creek By Kim Michele Richardsonsold On A Monday By Kristina Mcmorris
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Girl in His Shadow' about? A: The novel tells the story of Nora Beady, an orphan raised by a surgeon in 19th century London. As she navigates the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, she must choose between remaining invisible or stepping into the light to claim her legacy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Girl in His Shadow'? A: The book is authored by Audrey Blake.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The book falls under the historical fiction genre.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Girl in His Shadow' have? A: The novel contains 384 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Girl in His Shadow' published? A: The book was published on May 4, 2021.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Girl in His Shadow' suitable for young adults? A: While the book is primarily aimed at adult readers, its themes of empowerment and ambition may appeal to mature young adult readers.
- Q: What are some themes explored in 'The Girl in His Shadow'? A: The novel explores themes of gender roles, ambition, scientific progress, and the struggle for recognition in a male-dominated society.
- Q: Are there any other books similar to 'The Girl in His Shadow'? A: Readers who enjoy this book may also like 'The Other Einstein' and 'The Paris Library', which share similar themes.
- Q: Is 'The Girl in His Shadow' part of a series? A: No, 'The Girl in His Shadow' is a standalone novel.