Lida, a widow, has
two chldren, Sara Jane, 14, and Cole, 5. She has recently received
her certification as a doctor, but the only job she can find is as a
physician to the Catholic refuge for needy women, House of the Good
Shepard. The work is time consuming, but Lida is glad to have the
position so she can take care of her family.
When Lida’s two
sisters, Mildred, 4 years older, and Eva, 15 years younger, arrive
for a six-week visit, Lida is excited to see them because it opens
the possibility of healing the family rift caused by her marriage.
The visit doesn’t start on a promising note. Mildred has good very
heavy and is moody and controlling like their mother. Eva is
recovering from a serious illness and is delicate, but she’s
excited because she’s met the love of her life. Eva’s romance is
causing as many problems with the family as Lida’s did.
This historical
novel looks at early 1900s Colorado. Women have received the right to
vote, and temperance is a strong movement. Women can now get training
for careers like medicine, but it’s not easy to be accepted in a
predominantly male profession. There are also the social problems of
marrying outside your social class and geographic area. The book does
a good job addressing these problems with a cast of likable
characters. The plot is interesting and shows well the problems
facing women embarking on a new century with new rights.
I received this book
from Net Galley for this review.
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