{"product_id":"a-new-doctor-at-orchard-cottage-hospital-9781804834275","title":"A New Doctor at Orchard Cottage Hospital","description":"A BRAND NEW series for 2024 from bestselling author Lizzie Lane\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA country town in need of a good Doctor, but will they accept her as one of their own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomerset, March 1930\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in the workhouse and adopted by a former suffragette, Frances Brakespeare was encouraged from an early age to be strong, independent and to pursue a career as a doctor. The tragic loss of the love of her life in the Great War propels Frances to commit to her one true vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRebelling against the unfair treatment of female doctors Frances is dismissed from her London post and things continue to take a turn for the worse when Izzy, her benefactress dies and Frances finds herself homeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no employment or roof over her head her future seems uncertain until she's offered a residency at the Orchard Cottage Hospital in Norton Dene, Somerset. a town where quarrying and coal mining scar the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a far cry from London and towns narrow minds are not so welcoming of a young, female Doctor, but she's determined to win through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first sight the town seems quaintly old fashioned, a place where nothing much happens but there are secrets and sins bubbling beneath the surface plus a mystery she's determined to solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Lizzie Lane: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - AnneMarie Brear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel Brimble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - Fenella J Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Boldwood Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50408007926034,"sku":"9781804834275","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7e0885d9-97ea-4c5f-a329-6d053b6d80fe.jpg?v=1740435156","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-new-doctor-at-orchard-cottage-hospital-9781804834275","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}