My Name Is Mary Sutter A Novel
My Name Is Mary Sutter A Novel by Robin Oliveira is a historical fiction work published by Penguin on March 29, 2011. This 400-page novel follows the journey of Mary Sutter, a talented young midwife with aspirations of becoming a surgeon during the Civil War. As she travels to Washington, D.C., to assist with the overwhelming number of wounded soldiers, Mary faces personal challenges and professional obstacles, all while navigating her relationships with two surgeons who become enamored with her.
Readers will find a richly detailed narrative that intertwines historical events and figures, including appearances by notable personalities like Abraham Lincoln and Dorothea Dix. The story delves into themes of ambition and resilience as Mary pursues her medical career despite societal expectations and familial pressures. This edition, written in English, offers an engaging exploration of women’s roles in medicine during a tumultuous period in American history.
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A moving, New York Times bestselling novel about a young Civil War midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon
Chosen by Good Housekeeping as a Top 10 Good Read
Mary Sutter’s story continues in Winter Sisters, coming February 2018 from Viking
Fans of Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, and Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini will love this New York Times bestselling Civil War tale.
Mary Sutter is a brilliant young midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Eager to run away from recent heartbreak, Mary travels to Washington, D.C., to help tend the legions of Civil War wounded. Under the guidance of two surgeons, who both fall unwittingly in love with her, and resisting her mother’s pleas to return home to help with the difficult birth of her twin sister’s baby, Mary pursues her medical career against all odds.
Rich with historical detail—including cameo appearances by Abraham Lincoln and Dorothea Dix, among others—My Name Is Mary Sutter is certain to be recognized as one of the great novels about the Civil War.
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