Set during the civil war, this book is an interesting story about the clash of traditional roles of women and those who go against society’s norm. Mary wants to become a doctor. During the 1860s, this would be highly unlikely. She was already a very skilled midwife but wants to be a surgeon. Those interested in medicine or nursing will be interested in the descriptions of medical care during the war; civil war buffs will find this fascinating. The author did vast amounts of research and it shows. Highly recommended.
Margaret, Reference