No matter what stresses and distresses happen in a story, there are times when you need the happily-ever-after ending. This book did that for me.
I liked that author Lizzie Lane addressed women's issues that were very marked in the past, such as male domination. For example, when a woman got married, she belonged to the husband and had to be kept in kitchen and kinder (children), no outside career allowed. Yet there were some fiesty women who blasted through the staid traditions like Dr. Frances Brakespeare, Araminty and even Nurse Lucy Daniels, beloved figures we meet again in this third book in the series.
Also of note, the way divorce was viewed; quack abortionists and those who sold illegal pills purported to make a woman miscarry and the desparate women who'd try them. All this created suspense, stress and distress, goading one on to read page after page. Sweet romance and revealed family relationships entwined the narrative helping to balance the tension and sadness levels.
Although this is a third book in the Orchard Cottage Hospital series, it can easily be a stand alone book. Nevertheless, if a reader wants to know fuller details in this historical chronicle, and enjoy the story from 'the beginning', he or she may wish to read those that go before, first. This is my opinion, at least.
One caution is for those potential readers who do not wish to read about initmate bedroom romps. Know that this story does have such descriptions. In my opinion, other than this, it was a good read.
~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~
June 2025
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary reveiw copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.
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