After witnessing the painful death of her mother at the hands of an incompetent physician, Catherine Stone vows to become a doctor -- at a price.
Disowned by her family, an outcast in the eyes of society, Catherine must face the prejudices of a male-dominated medical profession as well as the ignorance of many of her patients; endure the outrageous scandal of public controversy; and even risk her life in order to doctor the women who need her so desperately.
But she has needs of her own -- the needs of a passionate woman -- and when her wealthy, possessive husband forces her to choose between medicine and his love, Catherine must look into her heart and make the boldest sacrifice of all.
Lindsay Chase's fifth grade teacher predicted that she would become a writer. Lindsay wasn't convinced. The horse crazy child also liked to draw and paint, especially horses, horses, and more horses, and thought she'd become an artist someday.
Her parents were relieved when writing won out. After graduating from college as an English major, she got a job in public relations with a TV station, where she took "B list" celebrities to lunch, and almost became a film editor. Next came a stint at a hospital, where she wrote articles for various publications simplifying complex medical procedures for laymen.
After her first novel was published, she left public relations behind and never looked back.
When not writing, Lindsay enjoys reading romances, mysteries, and whatever interesting books catch her eye; walking, exploring craft shops and art galleries, and going to the movies. She finds designing beaded jewelry relaxing, and satisfies her artsy side by working with color.
Lindsay, her husband, and their adopted diva of a stray cat live in a quiet rural corner of Connecticut where they are constantly amazed and entertained by an assortment of wildlife in their backyard.
Soms kom je een boek tegen dat precies bij je past, en Een belofte voor het leven van Lindsay Chase was voor mij zo’n verhaal. Het neemt je mee naar een vroegere tijdsperiode en volgt een vrouw die, tegen alle verwachtingen in, haar eigen pad kiest en haar dromen najaagt.
Wat dit boek voor mij zo sterk maakte, was de manier waarop het verhaal in elkaar zat. De plot was goed opgebouwd en de schrijfstijl was vlot, waardoor ik steeds verder wilde lezen. De hoofdpersoon is een krachtige, eigenzinnige vrouw die niet zomaar genoegen neemt met de rol die de maatschappij voor haar heeft bedacht. Haar reis naar zelfontplooiing en geluk voelde inspirerend en meeslepend.
Toch had ik soms het gevoel dat bepaalde gebeurtenissen te snel werden afgehandeld. Het boek had best wat langer mogen zijn, zodat sommige plotontwikkelingen meer ruimte kregen om zich volledig te ontvouwen. Dat gezegd hebbende, deed dit weinig af aan mijn leesplezier.
Kortom, Een belofte voor het elven is een aanrader voor liefhebbers van historische romans met sterke vrouwelijke hoofdpersonages. Het is een meeslepend verhaal over doorzettingsvermogen en het najagen van je eigen geluk.
Back Cover Blurb: Determined to provide health care for women - after witnessing her own mother's death at the hands of a physician - Catherine Stone defies the prejudices of 19th-century society to become a doctor, but later she is asked to choose between marriage and medicine.
2.5 stars. The first part of the book was good, but it all went down hill after what happened to Symbilla. From there all I wanted to do is strangle the h/H. The book ended abruptly and I would of liked to see what happened after their journey.