Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925324846
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 752
Step back into the exhilarating world of 19th-century New York with 'The Gilded Hour', a masterful epic from the acclaimed author of 'Into the Wilderness'. This compelling narrative centers around two trailblazing female doctors, Dr. Anna Savard and her cousin Sophie, who break societal norms to offer medical care amidst the chaos of a rapidly changing city. In New York City, 1883, the atmosphere is thick with splendor and stark poverty as the Brooklyn Bridge rises to the skyline and anti-vice crusader Anthony Comstock wields his influence.
As graduates of the esteemed Women's Medical School, both women face tremendous challenges while treating the most vulnerable in society. Anna, a dedicated surgeon, finds herself torn between the pain of her past and the possibility of love, all while navigating the shadows of loss and redemption. Meanwhile, Sophie, an obstetrician of color, confronts the moral dilemmas of her oath when she aids a distressed young mother, leading them both into the dangerous path of Comstock's tyranny.
With richly woven historical references and vivid scenes that bring old New York to life, 'The Gilded Hour' is an enthralling tale of courage, resilience, and the bonds of love that transcend the societal constraints of the time. A must-read for lovers of historical fiction and strong female protagonists.
Delivery Information: Fast shipping available across New Zealand. Enjoy reliable delivery right to your door with tracking options to keep tabs on your order.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925324846
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 752
Description:
From the internationally bestselling author of Into the Wilderness comes a magnificent epic about two pioneering women doctors in 19th-century New York.
From the internationally bestselling author of Into the Wilderness comes a magnificent epic about two pioneering women doctors in 19th-century New York.
The year is 1883, and in New York City it's a time of dizzying splendor, crushing poverty, and tremendous change. With the gravity-defying Brooklyn Bridge nearly complete and the city in the grip of anti-vice crusader Anthony Comstock, Dr Anna Savard and her cousin, Sophie - both graduates of the Women's Medical School - treat the city's most vulnerable. Even when doing so puts all they've worked for in jeopardy . . .
For Anna, her role as a surgeon has placed her in the path of four children who have lost everything. Faced with their helplessness, Anna must make the unexpected choice between holding on to the pain of her past and letting love into her life.
For Sophie, an obstetrician and the orphaned daughter of free people of color, helping a desperate young mother forces her to grapple with her doctor's oath - and thrusts her and Anna into Comstock's orbit, a dangerous man who considers himself the enemy of everything indecent, and of anyone who dares to defy him.
With its vivid depictions of old New York and its story of two pioneering female doctors, The Gilded Hour is a captivating, emotionally gripping novel of courage and love.
ISBN: 9781925324846
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 752
Step back into the exhilarating world of 19th-century New York with 'The Gilded Hour', a masterful epic from the acclaimed author of 'Into the Wilderness'. This compelling narrative centers around two trailblazing female doctors, Dr. Anna Savard and her cousin Sophie, who break societal norms to offer medical care amidst the chaos of a rapidly changing city. In New York City, 1883, the atmosphere is thick with splendor and stark poverty as the Brooklyn Bridge rises to the skyline and anti-vice crusader Anthony Comstock wields his influence.
As graduates of the esteemed Women's Medical School, both women face tremendous challenges while treating the most vulnerable in society. Anna, a dedicated surgeon, finds herself torn between the pain of her past and the possibility of love, all while navigating the shadows of loss and redemption. Meanwhile, Sophie, an obstetrician of color, confronts the moral dilemmas of her oath when she aids a distressed young mother, leading them both into the dangerous path of Comstock's tyranny.
With richly woven historical references and vivid scenes that bring old New York to life, 'The Gilded Hour' is an enthralling tale of courage, resilience, and the bonds of love that transcend the societal constraints of the time. A must-read for lovers of historical fiction and strong female protagonists.
Delivery Information: Fast shipping available across New Zealand. Enjoy reliable delivery right to your door with tracking options to keep tabs on your order.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925324846
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 752
Description:
From the internationally bestselling author of Into the Wilderness comes a magnificent epic about two pioneering women doctors in 19th-century New York.
From the internationally bestselling author of Into the Wilderness comes a magnificent epic about two pioneering women doctors in 19th-century New York.
The year is 1883, and in New York City it's a time of dizzying splendor, crushing poverty, and tremendous change. With the gravity-defying Brooklyn Bridge nearly complete and the city in the grip of anti-vice crusader Anthony Comstock, Dr Anna Savard and her cousin, Sophie - both graduates of the Women's Medical School - treat the city's most vulnerable. Even when doing so puts all they've worked for in jeopardy . . .
For Anna, her role as a surgeon has placed her in the path of four children who have lost everything. Faced with their helplessness, Anna must make the unexpected choice between holding on to the pain of her past and letting love into her life.
For Sophie, an obstetrician and the orphaned daughter of free people of color, helping a desperate young mother forces her to grapple with her doctor's oath - and thrusts her and Anna into Comstock's orbit, a dangerous man who considers himself the enemy of everything indecent, and of anyone who dares to defy him.
With its vivid depictions of old New York and its story of two pioneering female doctors, The Gilded Hour is a captivating, emotionally gripping novel of courage and love.