Nocturnal Book Reviews

Very good read, with few minor flaws.
It was fascinating to read about a doctor in Victorian era, especially about a man-midwife (accoucher). The characters had layers and were willing to compromise for each other which is always a big plus in my book.
The author managed to avoid some of the most horrible cliches in historical romances, and I really wanted to explore the world and the characters she described further.
John Blackmore, a physician, and not some rich corinthian in disguise rebelling against his family. He is also not a rich bachelor. He's got a modest income.
Bathsheba is an impoverished countess, who isn't a prude but not the wanton society believes she is. She is desperate to find a rich husband to help her family to stay out of debt although she is not obliged to do it. They can help themselves. Sheba has also had her weaknesses, she is araid of all sorts of illnesses and has to fight her fear because she loves John and wants to understand what he does and why he does it. She is not stupidly brave, but she's got courage and kind heart. She also admits freely that she doesn't want to be poor and needs security for her and her family which I found very much in character with spirit of time.
Overall, a very easy pleasurable and interesting book.
I would be happy if Vanessa Kelly writes about a friend of John Blackmore, who is an another doctor :)*hint*