Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Edith Romney V2: A Novel by Elliot, Anne is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Dr. Edith Romney, a young female doctor who faces numerous challenges and obstacles in her quest to become a successful and respected medical practitioner in the late 19th century. The novel is set in London and follows Edith's journey as she navigates the male-dominated medical profession and deals with societal expectations and prejudices against women.The story begins with Edith's struggles to gain acceptance and recognition from her male colleagues and patients. Despite her exceptional medical skills and knowledge, she faces constant discrimination and skepticism from those around her. However, Edith is determined to prove herself and works tirelessly to gain the trust and respect of her peers.As the story progresses, Edith becomes increasingly involved in the suffragette movement and uses her medical expertise to help women who have been victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. She also falls in love with a fellow doctor, but their relationship is complicated by societal norms and expectations.Throughout the novel, readers are taken on a journey through the various challenges and triumphs that Edith faces as she strives to make a name for herself in the medical profession and fight for women's rights. The book is a powerful and inspiring tale of perseverance, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
