Domina
Book description
Set in London, New York, and San Francisco from the late nineteenth century through the first decades of the twentieth, Domina is the inspiring saga of one woman's personal and professional triumph against the prejudices of her time.
Beautiful and courageous, Samantha Hargrave dares to dream that she will become…
Why read it?
1 author picked Domina as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book by Barbara Wood is an oldie but goodie. I was reading it in Spanish, but it was originally written in English. I especially enjoyed the research that went into the wild hospital descriptions during the 1800s and the main character’s struggle to succeed as a doctor when society thinks she should be at home being pious.
The supporting characters range from believably obnoxious to downright endearing. More, please.
From Isabel's list on female doctors.
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