Josephine's Daughter: 5 (Golden City)

Whats worse than a mother like Josephine? Turning out to be just like her. In the late nineteenth century wealthy and headstrong Kit Firestone chafes under the strictures of the Golden Citys high society especially the interference of her charming but overbearing mother Josephine. Kits secret rebellion leads to potentially catastrophic results and keeps her from finding true happiness. When her brother nearly dies from a dangerous infection Kit defies convention and becomes a working nurse. Through her troubled romance with a young doctor and a series of dramatic events including a natural disaster and her mothers own critical illness Kit begins to understand who her mother truly is and what their relationship is all about. She may not get the chance to appreciate their bond however because through no fault of her own a madman has Kit in his crosshairs. ...the novels fast-paced narrative and engaging dialogue will draw readers in from the start. Its full of intriguing details about San Francisco near the turn of the last century and it also provides engaging information about the evolution of medicine-and womens health care in particular... A solidly entertaining feminist tale thats also well-suited for medical-history buffs. Kirkus Reviews Michaelss...offers a vivid portrait of San Franciscos Gilded Age through the eyes of Kit Firestone an impassioned nurse who was born into high society ... [the author] is adept at handling medical practices of the time and womens health topics such as sexually transmitted diseases and birth control with sensitivity and intelligence. Part family drama part romance Michaelss tale will satisfy both fans of the series and newcomers alike. Publishers WeeklyJosephines Daughter is Book Five in A.B. Michaels historical fiction series The Golden City. Other titles in the series include The Art of Love The Depth of Beauty The Promise and The Price of Compassion. All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information please visit abmichaels.com.