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As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past. Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince the marriage-shy Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness....Tags
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Another great book by Carla Kelly. When I went to the book store, a couple of days before the book was officially 'out,' only one copy was left. If only all romance authors were this good. Sigh. Although Kelly writes in the Regency period, most of her characters are not the typical lords and ladies going to balls, but a variety of people from various levels of society. It makes for a bigger stage and more room to write interesting unique plots and complex characters. Plus the the books feels and seem very historically accurate. This book is wonderfully written; only a half star short of perfect -- mostly because I want more when the book ends.
A good historical romance set during the war with Napoleon. I liked the steadfast hero who brought out the heroines strength of character after she was poorly treated. Surgeon Philemon coaxes Lady Laura to join him in treating soldiers wounded from the war.
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- Original title
- The Surgeon's Lady
- Original publication date
- 2009
- People/Characters
- Lady Laura Taunton; Philemon Brittle; Eleanor Massey; Captain Oliver Worthy; Polly Brandon
- Important places
- Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
- Epigraph
- Primum non nocere
First do no harm
—Credited to Galen, Roman physician, and English physician Sir Thomas Sydenham - Dedication
- Dedicated to the men of the Channel Fleet, whose wooden walls kept the Corsican Tyrant from England's shores.
- First words
- For several months Lady Laura Taunton had avoided desk in her sitting room because of two letters, one inside the other, she had not the heart to destroy.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)She blew him a kiss and snuggled into his warm spot, then listened as he whistled down the stairs.
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