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My Name is Mary Sutter Robin Oliveira

My Name is Mary Sutter By Robin Oliveira

My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira


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Summary

Mary Sutter is eager to escape the pains of a broken heart. She travels to Washington to help tend the legions of Civil War wounded. Surrounded by suffering, in makeshift operating theatres, she comes under the guidance of William Stipp and James Blevens, two surgeons who unwittingly fall in love with Mary's courage, will, and stubbornness.

My Name is Mary Sutter Summary

My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira

On the eve of the American Civil War, a brilliant, headstrong midwife from New York, is dreaming of becoming a surgeon...Introducing Mary Sutter. Eager to escape the pains of a broken heart and a life in the shadow of her more beautiful twin sister, she travels to Washington to help tend the legions of Civil War wounded. Working in the heart of the battlefields, surrounded by suffering, in makeshift operating theatres and on overcrowded wards, she comes under the guidance of William Stipp and James Blevens, two surgeons who unwittingly fall in love with Mary's courage, will, and stubbornness. In the face of extreme hardship - and resisting her mother's pleas to return home to help with the birth of her sister's baby - Mary chases her ambition to become a surgeon in the desperately overwhelmed hospitals of the capital. Like Cold Mountain, this is a powerfully evocative novel, rich with historical detail and Mary Sutter is a truly unforgettable heroine whose unwavering determination and vulnerability will resonate with readers everywhere.

My Name is Mary Sutter Reviews

[Mary Sutter's] pluck will win you over within pages. A debut as confident as its heroine, it's a sweeping love story * Daily Mail *
This heroine is truly heroic * The Times *
Mary Sutter is a satisfyingly complex character; a tempestuous mixture of touching vulnerability and courageous single-mindedness * Marie Claire *
Riveting. The language is beautiful and the story will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout * Herald Tribune *
Extraordinary. Vivid, intelligent and expertly told * Woman & Home *
Outstanding...an intimate yet wide-ranging portrait of the chaos, ineptitude, and heartbreak of wartime. This impressive historical epic deserves a large readership * Booklist (USA) *

About Robin Oliveira

Robin Oliveira received an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and was awarded the James Jones First Novel Fellowship for a work-in-progress for My Name is Mary Sutter. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Additional information

GOR002952696
9781905490684
1905490682
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
20110127
384
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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