The Medicine Woman of Galveston

In a world where past mistakes cast long shadows, a former doctor finds herself adrift, her medical career shattered and her focus solely on supporting her son. The weight of a past error in the operating theater has led her away from the scalpel and stethoscope, into the demanding routine of a corset factory, a stark contrast to the life she once led.

This is the poignant beginning of The Medicine Woman of Galveston, a story of resilience and redemption. When circumstances force her to join a traveling medicine show, she enters a world of charismatic showmen and misfit performers. While peddling dubious cures, she grapples with her lost identity and the uneasy kinship she finds among strangers. The journey leads to Galveston, Texas, on the brink of a catastrophic storm, a natural disaster that will test her courage and force her to confront her deepest fears.

As the devastating 1900 hurricane bears down, she must rediscover her belief in the power of medicine, the inherent goodness of others, and ultimately, in herself. This compelling narrative, from the acclaimed author of The Nurse's Secret, is a vivid exploration of found family and the strength found in overcoming adversity.