pickI devoured this one. At first I was worried it'd veer into cliche historical territory but the story holds true. A reminder of how far medicine has advanced today: life saving interventions and the ability to practice regardless of gender.
Reading how diphtheria killed children in a slow, choking death, how tetanus spasms were so intense as to break the bones of the inflicted as it took its time to kill, there's no room for anti vaxx sentiments.
pickI realized that I hadn‘t reviewed this, even though I finished it a few days ago. Easily as good as the first book, it focuses in part on Nora‘s medical training at the university in Bologna and prejudices and hurdles she faced. There‘s also the parallel story line in London, as the doctor who raised her faces medical and financial problems, and her fiancé tries to find solutions. I hope the author writes another book with these characters
I had to start the sequel to my last read right away, because it left so much hanging. This is easily as good as the first book, and I‘m having trouble putting it down.
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Book 141
In The Surgeon's Daughter, Audrey' Blake's second in her series, Nora is at medical school in Italy in the 1800s, trying to complete her studies in record time, annoyingly, so she can return to her love. I really enjoy this series, and I am sad that the next one isn't available yet. However, it felt like this was just following the next chapter of Nora's life with inadequate plot, tension, or character development. 3.5 stars
pickThis is a great book y‘all!
https://reecaspieces.com/2022/05/25/the-surgeons-daughter-by-audrey-blake-source...
The Surgeon's Daughter: A Novel | 
so-so
