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The Surgeon's Daughter (Nora Beady, #2)

Audrey Blake
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The Surgeon's Daughter (Nora Beady, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Audrey Blake

The Surgeon's Daughter (Nora Beady, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Edinburgh, Scotland • 1800s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Surgeon's Daughter by Audrey Blake follows the journey of a young woman in 19th-century Europe who pursues a career in medicine. As she battles societal expectations and personal challenges, her dedication to advancing surgical techniques and patient care showcases her resilience and pioneering spirit.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

27,756 ratings

88%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Audrey Blake's The Surgeon's Daughter highlight its well-researched historical accuracy and compelling narrative, particularly praising the strong, complex female protagonist and vivid setting. Some critiques point to a slow-paced plot and predictable twists. Overall, the book is appreciated for its engaging exploration of gender roles in medicine.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Surgeon's Daughter (Nora Beady, #2)?

Readers who enjoy The Surgeon's Daughter by Audrey Blake are captivated by historical fiction with strong female protagonists. Similar to fans of The Paris Wife by Paula McLain or The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, they appreciate richly detailed settings, emotional depth, and themes of resilience and empowerment.

4.4

27,756 ratings

88%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Edinburgh, Scotland • 1800s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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