The Physician's Daughter

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

Vividly realised, and impeccably researched, with a determined female lead, this is perfect for fans of Jennifer Donnelly.Kayte Nunn, author of The Botanist's Daughter

A riveting read set during the American civil war, about a pioneering young woman dead-set on becoming a doctor.Inga Vesper, author of The Long, Long Afternoon

In the proud tradition of female characters from Jo March to Meredith Grey, Vita Tenney takes her place as a determined woman unwilling to let society or her family control her destiny. I was captivated by The Physician's Daughter. The novel stays with you.Tony Phelan, executive producer of Grey's Anatomy and Council of Dads