Like so many of Sara Donati's work; a lot of reference to previous novels so reader feels a little in the dark. Leaves a lot of loose ends for another novel. A good listen. Excellent narration. Despite flaws, a very good listen

Very interesting novel. My first read of this author. Agree that it started slow but really built and I didn't want to put it down. However, the ending was just abrupt. Perhaps because another book coming but the abrupt ending was not in keeping with the rest of the book. Enjoyed the narrator.

Unfortunately I did not listen to this series in order, but that did not change how great each of these books are on their own. Having worked in the medical field for years, I loved learning about the way things were done in 1880's. In addition to learning about many of the hardships that both patients and physicians had to overcome. This book takes a deep look into the prejudice and difficulties minorities faced at this in history. The characters are strong and believable. I highly recommend this book and the entire series written by Sara Donati.

Sara Donati is a great writer. This book started a little slowly, but it builds to a fevered pitch! Her historical research makes her novels even more amazing. I learned a lot about medical knowledge in the late 1800s and general attitudes toward women, reproductive rights, and how the church fits into that equation. These topics are certainly pertinent in our country today. I hope Sara is busy writing another novel in this series!