The Surgeon's Daughter: A Novel

Nora Beady is the only female student at a prestigious medical school in Bologna in the 19th century. She allies with Magdalena Morenco to develop new techniques to improve a groundbreaking surgery, the Cesarean section, which is met with vitriolic response from men. If the procedure is successful, her work could change the world, but a failure could cost everything.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Women's work is a matter of life and death, as demonstrated by Nora Beady, the sole female student at a prestigious medical school in Bologna in the 19th century. Her unconventional and delicate ambitions to become a licensed surgeon offend the men around her, who expect women to remain at home and raise children. Under constant scrutiny, Nora's successes are taken for granted, while her mistakes are used as proof that women are not suited to the field.

Everything changes when Nora allies herself with Magdalena Morenco, the sole female doctor on staff. Together, they develop new techniques to improve a groundbreaking surgery: the Cesarean section. It is a highly dangerous procedure, and the research is grueling, but even worse is the vitriolic response from men. Most don't trust the findings of women, and many can choose to deny their wives medical care.

Already facing resistance on all sides, Nora is shaken when she meets a patient who will die without the surgery. If the procedure is successful, her work could change the world. But a failure could cost everything: precious lives, Nora's career, and the role women will be allowed to play in medicine.

Nora's determination to succeed is unwavering, and she perseveres through countless obstacles and setbacks. She faces discrimination and harassment from her male colleagues, who belittle her and question her abilities. But Nora refuses to be silenced, and she continues to push forward with her research and her surgeries.

Despite the odds, Nora's work pays off, and she becomes a trailblazer in the field of medicine. Her groundbreaking techniques save countless lives, and she inspires other women to pursue careers in science and medicine. Nora's legacy is a testament to the power of women and their determination to make a difference in the world.

In conclusion, women's work is a matter of life and death, and Nora Beady is a prime example of the women who have paved the way for future generations. Her unconventional and delicate ambitions to become a licensed surgeon offended the men around her, but her determination and perseverance led her to become a trailblazer in the field of medicine. Nora's legacy is a testament to the power of women and their determination to make a difference in the world.

Dimension: 210 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728228754