These stories take place mostly in the backwoods of upstate New York State around the turn of the 19th century, and the author addresses the delicate relationship between the Americans and the Native Americans at the time. And I love how she worked in the history of the time - I actually learned a lot about the War of 1812, which is often glossed over in high school history class. The characters were engaging, if numerous. But otherwise, I found the books delightful. Unfortunately, for my comfort level, Donati crossed the line a few times on both counts. And I certainly don’t need to read about more violent encounters. I’m all for a little romance, but I don’t need to know the details. I’m actually kind of sad to start book #6 because I don’t want the series to end!įirst, a disclaimer. I can be a bit of a prude. I have read all but the last book in the series, and I have thoroughly enjoyed them. That night, I downloaded Into the Wilderness to my Kindle, and I was hooked by page two. Last winter, my sister-in-law recommended The Wilderness Series by Sara Donati. I read a lot of informational books on health and food, but I also love historical fiction. I guess you could say I rediscovered my love of reading and made a commitment to making time for it. Sara Donati is the international bestselling author of the Wilderness series, which includes Into the Wilderness, Dawn on a Distant Shore, Lake in the Clouds, Fire Along the Sky, Queen of Swords, and The Endless Forest.įacebook: make it to an event? No problem! You can pre-pay and receive a signed, personalized copy of the book you want.Last summer I did a vacation reading series of book reviews, and ever since then I’ve been reading more and more. Unable to ignore the plight of New York's less fortunate, these intrepid cousins draw on all resources to protect their patients. In New York it seems that the advancement of women has brought out the worst in some men. As Sophie sets out to construct a new life for herself, Anna's husband, Detective-Sergeant Jack Mezzanotte calls on them both to consult on two new cases: the wife of a prominent banker has disappeared into thin air, and the corpse of a young woman is found with baffling wounds that suggest a killer is on the loose. Anna Savard, her dearest friend, cousin, and fellow physician she plans to continue her work aiding the disadvantaged women society would rather forget.
Sophie Savard returns home to the achingly familiar rhythms of Manhattan in the early spring of 1884 to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. *Join us for this FREE Lit Live! event - meet the author and get your book signed!*įrom the international bestselling author of The Gilded Hour comes Sara Donati's enthralling epic about two trailblazing female doctors in nineteenth-century New York.
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