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A New Doctor at Orchard Cottage Hospital: Discover an emotional historical saga series from BESTSELLER Lizzie Lane

5 Ratings

4

Series

1 of 3

Duration
9H 54min
Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

A historical series from bestselling author Lizzie Lane A country town in need of a good Doctor, but will they accept her as one of their own?

Somerset, March 1930

Born in the workhouse and adopted by a former suffragette, Frances Brakespeare was encouraged from an early age to be strong, independent and to pursue a career as a doctor. The tragic loss of the love of her life in the Great War propels Frances to commit to her one true vocation.

Rebelling against the unfair treatment of female doctors Frances is dismissed from her London post and things continue to take a turn for the worse when Izzy, her benefactress dies and Frances finds herself homeless.

With no employment or roof over her head her future seems uncertain until she’s offered a residency at the Orchard Cottage Hospital in Norton Dene, Somerset. a town where quarrying and coal mining scar the land.

It’s a far cry from London and towns narrow minds are not so welcoming of a young, female Doctor, but she’s determined to win through.

At first sight the town seems quaintly old fashioned, a place where nothing much happens but there are secrets and sins bubbling beneath the surface plus a mystery she's determined to solve.

Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride.

If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series

Praise for Lizzie Lane:

'An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines

'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - AnneMarie Brear

'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel Brimble

'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin

'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton

'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - Fenella J Miller

'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek

'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review

'This is a heartwarming read, with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting, I could completely visualise the setting' - Reader Review

'😄 i didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' - Reader Review

© 2024 Boldwood Books (Audiobook): 9781804834305
© 2024 Boldwood Books (Ebook): 9781804834244

Release date

Audiobook: 23 May 2024
Ebook: 23 May 2024

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