The physician's daughter - Martha Conway

The war is over, but in this world made for men can she carve her own path? 'A richly detailed historical drama' USA Today1865. The American Civil War has just ended.When Vita Tenney's father tells her she must abandon her dream of becoming a doctor and get married instead, she looks for a means of escape - and finds one in war veteran Jacob Culhane. Damaged bywhat he's seen in battle and with all his family gone, Jacob is seeking a new start. Then he meets Vitaand together they hatch a plan. But even the best plans have unexpected consequences . . .Sweeping and atmospheric, The Physician's Daughter is a compelling story of ambition, betrayal and loveand of two people trying to make their way in a world that is struggling to escape its past.'Vividly realised, and impeccably researched, with a determined female lead'Kayte Nunn, author of The Botanist's Daughter'Historical fiction at its best' Tracy Rees, author of The Rose Garden Readers love The Physician's Daughter 'For women who decide not to take "no" as the final answer' 'Exceptionally detailed and atmospheric' 'A page turner . . . I read it in a day' 'A must for all fans of historical drama' 'Phenomenal'