The American Civil War has just ended. When Vita Tenney's father tells her she must abandon her dream of becoming a doctor and get married instead,she looks for a means of escape - and finds one in war veteran Jacob Culhane.
Damaged by what he's seen in battle and with all his family gone,Jacob is seeking a new start. Then he meets Vita and together they hatch a plan. But even the best plans have unexpected consequences...Sweeping and atmospheric,The Physician's Daughter is a compelling story of ambition,betrayal and love and of two people trying to make their way in a world that is struggling to escape its past.
Publisher: ZaffreISBN: 9781838778217Number of pages: 432Weight: 292 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm
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'I loved it. What an achievement - historical fiction at its best. It was so detailed,real and atmospheric - I felt I was there with Vita,Jacob et al. Tremendous characters - vivid,complex and inspiring...a truly wonderful book. One of those books that stop you doing anything until it's finished. Utterly compelling & inspiring. A sweeping story of an amazing woman battling to break through the constraints of her time. Read it!'- Tracy Rees
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