The Midwife by Tricia Cresswell
She can't remember who she is, or where she came from. But she knows how to be a midwife. A haunting and moving bookclub read with an unforgettable twist, perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding
Amongst the many excellent entries for the Mslexia Novel Prize, this novel really stood out: a gripping and smartly executed double-narrative full of surprises, with something serious to say about women's place in society and the strategies they employ to survive -- Louise Doughty, bestselling author of Apple Tree Yard
A vivid, engrossing mystery about a woman who can’t remember her own identity but knows with certainty how to deliver babiesThe authentic medical details form a compelling picture of the precariousness of life in the mid-nineteenth century, when childbirth could prove fatal for even the fittest of women. I was hooked! -- Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife
Atmospheric, haunting and intriguing. A compelling and beautifully written debut -- Tracy Rees, bestselling author of Amy Snow and The Rose Garden
A vivid, engrossing mystery about a woman who can’t remember her own identity but knows with certainty how to deliver babiesThe authentic medical details form a compelling picture of the precariousness of life in the mid-nineteenth century, when childbirth could prove fatal for even the fittest of women. I was hooked! -- Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife
Atmospheric, haunting and intriguing. A compelling and beautifully written debut -- Tracy Rees, bestselling author of Amy Snow and The Rose Garden
Tricia Cresswell is a retired public health doctor. She temporarily returned to work in spring 2020 in support of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in 2021 was volunteering as a vaccinator. She achieved a Distinction in her Creative Writing MA at Newcastle University in 2017. Creative response to the climate emergency has now taken priority in her writing. The Midwife is her debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529066838 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529066832 |
| Title | The Midwife |
| Author | Tricia Cresswell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2023-02-02 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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