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The heart specialist : a novel / by Claire Holden Rothman.
As a young girl growing up in the late nineteenth century, Agnes White is drawn to the "wrong" things. Growing up, she finds herself fascinated by microscopes, dissections, and anatomy--hobbies that deem her unladylike. Yet despite the criticism of those around her, and the obstacles set in place preventing women form assuming traditional male roles, Agnes chooses to pursue her calling to become a doctor, even if it means taking on the illustrious medical establishment at McGill University. Inspired by the life of Doctor Maude Elizabeth Seymour Abbott.
Inspired by the life of Doctor Maude Elizabeth Seymour Abbott, The Heart Specialist is the story of a woman pursuing her dream at the dawn of the twentieth century. Yet despite a rapid rise to stardom in the medical community, she finds herself up against the same glass ceiling faced by women in her field. Set against the backdrop of conflict and upheaval permeating the early 1900s, The Heart Specialist is the story of one woman’s triumph in the face of adversity. Amazon.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781897151211
- ISBN: 1897151217
- Physical Description: 325 pages ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Cormorant Books, 2009
- Copyright: ©2009.
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| Genre: | Canadian fiction. Historical fiction. |
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- 12 of 12 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | Roth (Text) | 33294001666742 | Adult Fiction - Second Floor | Volume hold | Available | - |
