In the Twilight, in the Evening

Cheney Duvall, M.D. #6

by Lynn Morris

In San Francisco, Cheney—with the support of Shiloh—fights with the hospital staff of St. Francis for the fair treatment of their city’s “undesirables.” Then catastrophe strikes, and she discovers that none of her medical education has prepared her for such an overwhelming disaster. With so many severe injuries, who will help her?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Romance, Historical, Adult Fiction

387 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.

Lynn Morris (born 1954) was a Christian fiction author. She was the daughter of Gilbert Morris and co-wrote with him on some of her books.

Series:
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Gilbert Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Gilbert Morris)
* The Creole (with Gilbert Morris)
* Omega (with Gilbert Morris and Alan Morris)

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read my first novel by father and daughter! I love the character of Cheney Duvall, M.D. A female doctor in San Francisco! Her first position at a hospital and her friend who is an orphan and works along side of her, is looking for his real parents. It is an interesting story at a time when a female doctor is just barely being recognized as smart aside from being an emotional being. Cheney's biggest test at the time is to trust God and take it slow at falling in love. I look forward to more of this series!!

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational romance. Cheney Duvall is a doctor. The year is 1867. Cheney is thrilled to have her first staff hospital job, but the careat the hospital is not what it should be. also, it's a private hospital and doesn't accept everyone. Cheney and her nurse Shiloh face some of the most heart-wrenching cases that she has ever seen.

[Carrie Heinz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love Shiloh Irons!

[Brooke796 ☼ · Rating 4 out of 5]

re-read

[Julie Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this reading of this one really irritated me with Cheney. I know the "lesson" was about pride etc. but good grief it seemed way out of character for Cheney's character so far. And I understand that all of us have the potential to fall into the same trap that she did in the book, but it seems that this was a lesson that she already had conquered. She had humbled herself when they were in New Orleans with the doctor there that wouldn't let her into the hospital. She was "hearing" from the Lord etc. She was mature in the Lord. She had been patient with the backwoods people in Arkansas while they were there. She had come to grips with the fact that most people were not going to accept her as a female physician and then in this book she just comes across as a harridan! It was so very frustrating to me. And yes, even Shiloh asked her who she was because of her behavior. I totally get that pride can run amok sometimes, but this seemed excessive and so totally out of character. She wasn't teachable, she wasn't open to correction or learning of any kind and she was rude and brisk like she had never been before even though in all of the other books her attitude had always been caring and humble. So definitely not a favorite book of mine in the series, but still one that I enjoy reading in the series because we get one step closer to finding out who Shiloh really is. And speaking of, that's another thing. Cheney did not treat Shiloh very well in this book. She is confused about her relationship with him but yet won't admit that he means more to her than just a friend. She wants to treat him as one of her servants that she hauls all over hecks half acre, someone that is there for her whenever she wants to take him out and play with him. Again, totally out of character for her. So while I enjoyed the other characters in the book, Cheney made my nose wrinkle and made me shake my head in irritation.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gilbert Morris is one of those "old favorite" authors for me. I have read his books since I was in high school. I enjoy them. They are light reading, rather formulaic, but interesting enough plots and characters.

This book was from the Cheney Duvall series - a medical drama with a bit of romance thrown in. I have read most of the books in this series, but I have read them over many years. after each one, I think, "This is just dragging on too long." But, several years will pass, and I will pick up another. This one I happened on in a thrift store and realized I hadn't read it yet.

Cheney, a female doctor, is a fairly compelling character. She has a strong personality and tends to be a little judgmental and self-centered (which may be what draws me to her :-) ). The lessons she learns in this book as she goes to work in a California hospital in the 1800s are applicable for me also. I think that is one reason I keep coming back to these books.

[Angela Sellers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this particular book. The details that the Morris' put are much appreciated. Cheney Duvall is a doctor, and I enjoyed how detailed Mr. and Mrs. Morris get in describing the treatments she performs on her patients. The developing love story captivated me, and left me wanting to read the next book in this series.

[Ashley Kelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the setting. I love the history. I love the introduction of Dr. Walker. Cheney takes a dive off the deep end and could use a humbling about 5 chapters earlier than she does. Still, the series is compelling and enjoyable and while Cheney does occasionally drive me a little crazy I do still like the overall concept behind the story.

[U.C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[joy *the clean-reader extraordinaire* · Rating 3 out of 5]

a witty, interesting addition to the series. nice clean fiction, a little light on substance but not overwhelmingly so. fascinating view of post-civil war san fransisco. terrible cover art, as usual.

[Sadie VanderKodde · Rating 4 out of 5]

This addition to the series brings much more of the M.D. to the Cheney Duvall M.D. series. I loved the details about doctoring in the mid 1800s. It was also nice to see the growth arc Cheney goes through.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

this series has me captivated!! I dunno why.. maybe cause its so sweet! I'm going through these so fast cause I read every moment I can but I'm so sad cause I'm almost done with it! :( I think I'll be able to re-read and re-read these again and again!

[Phair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really like this one! Did not like the cover illustration, though- dress did not look right for the period.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's great

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it and then realized it was a sequel and I didnt have the next book!!

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to like this series a lot. It does have some funny moments/characters and interesting plot points, but it is also rather on the feminist and romantic side.

[Mary Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally Dr. Duvall actually spent the majority of this book performing a Dr.'s work. The mystery starts to become more clear as Shiloh seeks to find out who his parents were. A story well told!

[Aspen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super good! This book was a little slower than the others in the series but, still good. Cheney performs a lot of medical operations but I like that. :^)

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying this series. In this book there was finally great attention given to Cheney's work in medicine.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set in San Francisco, gives history of department stores that are discussed in this story. Is "Gump's" still there?

[Tessa Palmeri aka Tonya Preece · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series! I'm re-reading it with my preteen daughter (who reads at a college freshman level according to a reading and comprehension diagnostic).

[Stacy Fidler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of all the other 5 books this 6th book is the one I am liked the most. I can't wait to start the next one.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

The hospital ones are never my faves but we had some good development here now time for the best one

[Lugene Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cheney and Shiloh continue their adventures by working in San Francisco. It's an easy read, and I continue to learn much about the mid-1800's, the ways and limitations to women at that time. Shiloh's search to find himself yields some major advancements and it's interesting to watch his past unfold.

This is a great book--a great series which I enjoy rereading every few years. Highly recommend

[Linda]

I just escape in time with Cheney and Shiloh.