What are your overall thoughts about the book?

It was great to see the trials a woman had to go through to pave her way to be a doctor. Amazing to hear how men and women alike, made the journey that much harder, instead of helping. Unfortunately, men still try to belittle a woman’s work today, to help protect their own egos.

Late to the discussion, unfortunately, but just finished the audio book. Agree with the overall feeling that this was a wonderful book. What women have endured to use their talents is remarkable. I really appreciate the author keeping Nora true to her intellect and upbringing, instead of falling into the “love conquers all” cliche. Also showing that men can be supportive of strong women. You don’t have to be a man hater to be a successful woman. I am looking forward to following Nora’s quest, and will look for some non fiction books of those early female medical pioneers. They are heroes.

What a great read! I wanted Nora and all the characters to be real. I liked that it was not overly sentimental , but really reflected the times, I felt. The novel made me want to learn more about the historical research the authors used in the writing. What an exciting and scary time.

I enjoyed the book very much! My first Big Library Read, surprisingly, since I am an avid reader!

Evidently I am not the only one who wants to continue to read about the brilliant Nora, as she continues her studies in Italy. There is a 20+ waiting list at my library for the next e-book “The Surgeon’s Daughter”!

I am so glad to see the strides we have made to include women in the medical field as doctors. We have brave intelligent women in our past to thank for that. May our future hold more and more hope and support for women as they choose and excel in STEM careers.

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Excellent novel with particularly credible details, wonderful use of imagery and tender emotions. What a wonderful way to understand history and the challenges faced at the time. Well done.

Fantastic read! I feel Miss Beady becoming stronger in each passing chapter. Her mind is brilliant. He courage is amazing. I am so glad I found this book. #biglibraryreads

This was an enjoyable read!

I really enjoyed this novel! The characterisation of Nora was fabulous, how she grew and developed across the pages. It was difficult to read about some of the surgical procedures – maybe a warning like the one on a cigarette packet would have been good? But this was obviously part and parcel of Nora’s world. I’ve enjoyed going back in time a bit to get to know another world.

Stayed up to finish the book. My thoughts turned to Marie Curue and all the many unknown, unnamed women with huge potential to serve and contribute to medicine.
Great read!

I loved this book. It’s hard to believe in this day and age that women were thought of as lower class. So under appreciated. Only to serve, without a voice. I was happy when Dr. Croft “allowed” Nora the permission and funding to go to school. Actually he is a hero in many ways, and I admire him. A man of high morals. He handles each challenge with wit, and grace.

Nora is very brave indeed. I like the way she responded to Daniel’s marriage proposal.

I was so very pleased with this book that I purchased sequel.

Great read.

I just joined the Book Nerd authors interview one hour ago. One author mentioned a journal source for old case studies . It sounded like “J STORE” ?? Did anyone catch it – the correct name of the website I mean ?? thanks.

I loved the book first of all the writing was wonderful so much description in detail. That kept moving each moment. Sometimes I find other authors slow down the story by long descriptions until I finally think let’s get on with it. I enjoyed reading of the absolute impossibilities of woman interested in science and medicine and other professions dominated and ruled by the men of the time also the rigid societal rules of the upper class.
the story was wonderful even if it had been a totally fictional story.
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I thought it was very well written and very informative about antiquated social “rights and wrongs”. I was surprised at how little the physicians knew about medicine and how resistant some doctors were to change. Nora was so strong and smart and determined! I do see parallels today, both with women in certain industries and of course the disparity of opportunity for some non white folks.
All in all, very good book! Thank you.