The Girl in His Shadow: A Novel | 
pickThis was a low pick for me. The story of Nora Beady, who is brought into the home of Dr. Croft after her family has died due to cholera. Dr. Croft sees the potential in Nora and teaches her the medical sciences.
I liked Nora and her story, but the novel dragged in parts. I felt Nora‘s connection to Dr. Croft and Mrs. Pruitt, but struggled with her “romantic” relationships. There is a sequel, and I‘ll read it to find out what happens to Nora.
pickI enjoyed this tale of a brilliant young woman fighting to practice medicine in the early 19th century.
A local library “group read”.
pickWhen Nora‘s family die in a pandemic, she is taken in by Dr. Croft, mainly so he can study her recovery and how the disease would affect her in the future. As Nora grows up, she becomes Croft‘s student and assistant in his clinic, unfortunately it is illegal for women to practice medicine.
The secret becomes harder to keep when Croft takes on a new surgical resident and Nora has to pretend to be a proper lady.
Finished 7/20/2022
pickAn excellent story all the way around. We take for granted the medical advances all around us, but this book highlights the struggles that brought about modern medicine. The primary plot line is about Nora, the ward of a doctor and her desire to be a doctor in a society where it was unthinkable for women to do so. Great characters, well plotted, it‘s the first of a series, and I‘ve already started the next book.
I started a holiday romance, but somehow I‘m not in the mood. This looks much more interesting.
pickExcellent book! I like historical fiction but not a huge fan of wartime stories. This was well written and kept me engaged. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Decent story. Not for those who may find descriptions of medical procedures disturbing. I liked the characters, most could have used some more development, but I enjoyed the story enough that it didn‘t matter. I‘ll pick up the sequel when I can!
pickNot as much medicine as I would‘ve liked but enough to give the next a try
pickBook 99
The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake was an excellent listen. Set in London in the 1800's, Nora, who lost her parents in a pandemic, is raised and trained in medicine by a doctor, in a time when a female practicing medicine was illegal. The characters are strong, and I will read more by the author. 4 stars
pickCame across this one because it was promoted on my Overdrive. The concept intrigued me and it did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the plot, even when I could see what was coming. Highly recommend this one and can‘t wait to read more by Audrey Blake.
pickOrphaned Nora Beady becomes the ward of the unconventional doctor that saved her life during the pandemic. Dr. Croft teaches Nora medical experiments and has her assist him in his clinic during a time when women were not allowed to practice medicine. Nora is talented and falls in love with the new doctor that joins Dr. Croft in the clinic. She has to choose a life practicing in the shadows or embark on a journey overseas.
pickOrphaned by cholera, Nora becomes the ward of the doctor who treated her and eventually his assistant. Only, women aren‘t allowed to practice medicine and they‘re very much blurring those lines. This is a great story and I‘m so pleased with the research the authors did, as they got the medicine and medical history right, which is all too rare.
pickI highly enjoyed this book. This historical fiction story of a woman in the medical field in the 1840s really had me hooked. Nora was very admirable. She was strong, kind, and hardworking. She was eager to expand her knowledge of the human body but women were not allowed to practice in England. The book had an open ending, which meant there would be another book. I am looking forward to reading it. 4⭐️
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Anyone else participating in the Big Library read. Unlimited copies on the Libby app for a few more days. I chose the Audio version
pickSuch a great read about an empowered woman educated by the Dr who brought her up after her family dies from cholera, and the repercussions and triumphs that has on her life and her life choices. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style and learned a great deal about women in medicine. This would make a fantastic book club read.
Gorgeous books ( love Rachel‘s personalised bookmarks she makes me ♥️). Fab stationary - paying homage to my ginger pup. Love it. Thank you so very very much sweet friend.
pickI was blown away by Nora and her intense determination to help those in need medically. Though she couldn't help being born in a time that didn't allow woman to practice medicine, she found a way to learn and be useful. Nora's appetite for medical knowledge was unparalleled compare to any other character. She was fearless in her pursuit to aid others.
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May was a great reading/listening month with a high percentage of audiobooks. I completed 15 books, including War & Peace which I‘ve been working through since the first of the year. I caught up on 4 books for the #NarniaReadalong and completed 4 from the #1001books list. Additionally, the tagged book was a fantastic new release read for #LitsyBookClub.
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pickThis book was fantastic! I wasn‘t sure about another book with girl in the title, but Nora is an incredibly tough & intelligent young girl who becomes a strong & determined woman. Beginning in 1845, Nora has grown up the ward of an eccentric surgeon before the use of of general anesthesia. She works with him as secretary, artist, nurse, & assistant until the arrival of another doctor to the practice means her skills can no longer remain secret.
Another great meeting of the Litsy Book Club this afternoon. We met with the author and had a wonderful discussion.
A must read book!
Like me, Bandette is excited to hear there is a Book 2 in the works!
Great story about a woman trying to break into the medical field. Until it‘s legal, she‘ll have to do it in secret!
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Fun that books I‘ve read back to back mentioning the same bridge! Thanks to the map in The Lost Apothecary, I knew just where Nora Beady from The Girl in his Shadow was walking!
Another COINKYDINK? Two authors have KANSAS roots!
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Fun to read 2 books so close together by Kansas 🌻 authors! (also The Lost Apothecary)
I‘m excited to start this for #LitsyBookclub
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New month, new book. Please join us reading this month‘s selection. Questions-ask @Bookworm83 or @Graciouswarriorprincess .
