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Where the Light Enters

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Where the Light Enters by Sara Donati follows two female doctors navigating the medical world of 1880s New York City. Engaging with societal norms and personal challenges, they strive to deliver care while facing mystery and opposition. The book intricately weaves historical detail with themes of resilience and friendship.
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You might enjoy this captivating historical fiction if you are drawn to rich narratives set in the 19th century, filled with well-researched details, medical drama, and complex characters. The story intricately explores themes of love, loyalty, and societal change, making it a compelling choice for those who appreciate stories blending personal journeys with historical backdrops.

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Where the Light Enters

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From Sara Donati, the author of the acclaimed Wilderness series, comes the enthralling sequel to her bestseller The Gilded Hour.

This spellbinding historical epic tells the story of two trailblazing female doctors in nineteenth-century Manhattan.

Obstetrician Dr Sophie Savard returns home to the achingly familiar rhythms of Manhattan in the early spring of 1884 to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. With the help of Dr Anna Savard, her dearest friend, cousin, and fellow physician, she plans to continue her work aiding the disadvantaged women society would rather forget.

As Sophie sets out to construct a new life for herself, Anna's husband, Detective Sergeant Jack Mezzanotte, calls on them both to consult on two new cases. The wife of a prominent banker has disappeared into thin air, and the corpse of a young woman is found with baffling wounds that suggest a killer is on the loose.

In New York, it seems that the advancement of women has brought out the worst in some men. Sophie and Anna are soon drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse...

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Where the Light Enters by Sara Donati has received praise for its vivid historical setting and rich character development. Readers appreciate the strong female characters and intricate plotlines that weave seamlessly through familial and political themes in 19th-century America. Some reviews highlight the depth of research apparent in the novel, while others note its ability to blend drama, romance, and history engagingly.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761041730

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 456g

Pages: 672

About the Author

Sara Donati, the pen name of Rosina Lippi, is the bestselling author of the Wilderness series. A native of Chicago, she lives with her husband, daughter, and various pets between Bellingham Bay and the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific Northwest.

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