When Julia Bernay takes the subway to hear a medical lecture, she never expects the subway to derail, or to be needed to save the life of a man injured in the accident. Or that the man--barrister Michael Stephenson--is actively working a lawsuit against the medical college she hopes to attend. In spite of their opposing goals, Michael tries to remain objective and agrees to tutor Julia in the Latin necessary to admit her into the school. But will their blossoming friendship be enough to withstand Michael's family obligations, not to mention the legal battle to come?I love that though Julia is a forward-thinking women taking up a man's profession (for that time), she doesn't spend time griping about lack of women's rights or how unfair the world is to women. She's thankful for the opportunity afforded her, and she doesn't take anything for granted. As such, I found her a lot more likable than similarly strong-willed heroines from other stories, who too often reflect the stereotypical pushy, man-hater feminists. Julia is what a feminist should be, not how feminists are so often portrayed.
I was impressed with the authentic historical details the author works into the story, in everything from the subway to the orphanages to legislation against diseased prostitutes to Gilbert & Sullivan. The story is filled with the gospel and hope in God. The romance is sweet and neither too fast nor too slow. I am interested to see what comes of Julia's little sister Cara.
Thank you Bethany House for the free book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
London Beginnings
1. The Captain's Daughter
2. The Heart's Appeal
3. The Artful Match
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