The second installation of the Nora Beady trilogy (read “The Girl In His Shadow” Audrey Blake). After things go awry in England due to her role in a groundbreaking surgery, she’s ostracized from the medical community and society at large. A woman participating in medicine beyond baby duties is scandalous, putting Dr. Horace’s license in peril. The attention gets Nora an opportunity to become a real doctor in Italy. Ahead of England and its time, an elite school in Bologna allows women to obtain degrees.
Nora is faced with greater hardships than learning the language as she goes. The male students and teachers aren’t fond of her, making it difficult. Dr. Horace’s failing health doesn’t make it better, especially when he’s begun expanding his home into a hospital. Money suddenly becomes an issue, leaving her future in dire straits. Will they make it? There are so many highs and lows, plot twists, I love that about this series. Granted it gives me anxiety. Even if Nora succeeds at getting her degree what will she do with it back home? Seeing the battles women faced to be seen as self actualized beings, with our own wants and needs is inspiring. I felt gratitude upon finishing. Thankful to all the women before me who were bold enough to demand, then take a seat at the table. Via: Target
