The Heart's Appeal by Jennifer Delemere

Strong-minded and independent Julia Bernay comes to London to study medicine and become a doctor--a profession that has only just opened up to women. She witnesses a serious accident, and through her quick actions saves the life of an ambitious young barrister named Michael Stephenson.

Coming from a family that long ago lost its money and its respectability, Michael Stephenson has achieved what many would have thought was impossible. Hard work and an aptitude for the law have enabled him to rise above his family's stigma and set him on the path to wealth and recognition. But his well-laid plans are upended when the accident brings Julia into his life.

Michael soon discovers he's met a woman every bit as stubborn and determined to make her mark on the world as he is. Sparks fly--but will they find common ground?

An interesting read about the struggle women had in becoming doctors.   Even though Julia saved Michael's life she still wasn't looked upon as good enough to be a doctor just because she was a woman.  Nurse was fine but men were the only ones smart enough to be doctors. 

I judge books on:  does it hold my interest and is it one I would consider reading again.  I can say yes to both.  I recommend this book to everyone.

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