The Girl In His Shadow

De: Audrey Blake

Narrado por: Susan Lyons

The story of one woman who believed in scientific medicine before the world believed in her

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 trusted—and secret—assistant. 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 role—that 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 let the world see her for what she is—even if it means being destroyed by her own legacy.

"With its strong woman protagonist and authentic period detail, this is the best kind of historical fiction, transporting readers to a place and time peopled with memorable characters. Readers who enjoy medical drama will gravitate to this book."—Library Journal

©2021 Jaima Fixsen and Regina Sirois (P)2021 Recorded Books

I want more

Great story, not full of sex scenes, but emotional in so many ways. A brave, interesting, intelligent woman who cares not for the silly pursuits of women of her time, but for personal growth AND love. I would love to read more of this author(s)!

A woman had to prove herself, to be accepted as capable.

Narration was superb. Story was a bit typical, predictable and slow. There were a few interesting scenarios though to perk the storyline up a bit.

Unlikely heroine

Interesting story of female doctor in a Victorian age. Likable characters and appealing story with many tragic and heroic moments. UPS and downs of medicine.

wonderful!

It leaves me wanting to know what happened next. especially liked the genuine portrayal of how men treated women then.

Best book in 5 years!

The story is incredible - great dialogue and details but fast moving and engaging. It's the best book I've read/listened to since Where the Crawdads Sing. Loved each character and it's read aloud so well. I was sad to have it end.