A New Doctor at Orchard Cottage Hospital

<h2>A historical series from bestselling author Lizzie Lane</h2> <p><strong>A country town in need of a good Doctor but will they accept her as one of their own?</strong></p> <p><strong>Somerset March 1930</strong></p> <p>Born 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.</p> <p>Rebelling 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.</p> <p>With 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.</p> <p>It'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.</p> <p>At 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.</p> <p><strong>Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you love this try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series</strong></p> <p><strong>Praise for Lizzie Lane:</strong></p> <p>An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful. - <em>Tracy Baines</em></p> <p>What a fantastic unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - <em>AnneMarie Brear</em></p> <p>Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - <em>Rachel Brimble</em></p> <p>A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - <em>Rosie Goodwin</em></p> <p>A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - <em>Jean Fullerton</em></p> <p>If you want an exciting authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - <em>Fenella J Miller</em></p> <p>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' <em>- Ginger Book Geek</em></p> <p>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' - <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>This is a heartwarming read with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting I could completely visualise the setting' <em>- Reader Review</em></p> <p> i didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' <em>- Reader Review</em></p>