The Cape Doctor
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E. J. Levy
A "gorgeous, thoughtful, heartbreaking" historical novel, The Cape Doctor is the story of one man’s journey from penniless Irish girl to one of most celebrated and accomplished figures of his time (Lauren Fox, New York Times bestselling author of Send for Me). Beginning in Cork, Ireland, the novel recounts Jonathan Mirandus Perry’s journey from daughter to son in order to enter medical school and provide for family, but Perry soon embraced the new-found freedom of living life as a man. From brilliant medical student in Edinburgh and London to eligible bachelor and quick-tempered physician in Cape Town, Dr. Perry thrived. When he befriended the aristocratic Cape Governor, the doctor rose to the pinnacle of society, before the two were publicly accused of a homosexual affair that scandalized the colonies and nearly cost them their lives. E. J. Levy’s enthralling novel, inspired by the life of Dr. James Miranda Barry, brings this captivating character vividly alive.
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Author
E. J. Levy
Pages
352
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published Date
2021-06-15
ISBN
0316536555 9780316536554
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"I loved the story overall. It used good diction and I enjoyed the plot. I was a lite bit disappointed at the end, to no fault but my own. I was expecting a bigger ending and was saddened it didn't happen like I hoped. Great story though and I recommend it. "
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"The author ruined this perfect story with her poor storytelling."
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"Started off a bit slow but a very interesting period piece and a great story!"
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"Best read of the year!"
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