The Heart's Appeal

De: Jennifer Delamere

Narrado por: Rendah Heywood

Strong-minded and independent Julia Bernay comes to London to study medicine and become a doctor - a profession that has only just opened up to women. She witnesses a serious accident and, through her quick actions, saves the life of an ambitious young barrister named Michael Stephenson. Coming from a family that long ago lost its money and its respectability, Michael Stephenson has achieved what many would have thought was impossible. Hard work and an aptitude for the law have enabled him to rise above his family's stigma and set him on the path to wealth and recognition. But his well-laid plans are upended when the accident brings Julia into his life. Michael soon discovers he's met a woman every bit as stubborn and determined to make her mark on the world as he is. Sparks fly - but will they find common ground?

©2018 Jennifer Harrington (P)2018 Recorded Books

Another good historical fiction

I enjoyed this listen. I liked the main character, Julia very much and her determination to pursue her dream. I thought the author did a good job bringing to life some of the struggles women faced as they entered the “man’s domain” of becoming a doctor. I also thought the male lead was interesting too…not just the run of the mill duke or lord who falls in love with the poor girl. I liked the peak at the 1800s British court system as well. I did not listen to the first book yet, but jumped into this one since the storyline was more appealing to me. I plan to go back & listen to the first one now as well. The narrator had a great tone & was able to do some different accents. I will be looking forward to the next in the series.

Very sweet story

Very good! Loved the Bible and God references! The narrator was perfect! So encouraging and inspiring.

Ending

The ending was not as good as it could have been 🫤 but the story on the whole was well done.

The struggles of women was eye opening

The strong and the determined character, Julie made the book very interesting. one could see and feel the struggles of the women. I especially enjoyed references to God in such a way that was enlightening but not "Bible thumping" unbearable. I would've liked to have more of a reaction at the very end.

Surprisingly entertaining

The story was fantastic, interesting. A lot of times for me, conservative books may get boring. This story not only kept me bingeing, but I still feel like a Christian afterwards!

Inspirational Romance!

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’m already into my second. I loved all the historical facts in addition to clean romance. I also love how the main female character was grounded in her faith. Very enjoyable I highly recommend it!

Excellent Historical Feminist Novel

This is a clean, Christian read (or listen). I like the narrator so much I look for her name on audible, as everything she narrates is fantastic. The story has a feminist theme--women in London at the turn of the century who want to become doctors. It is not exciting, but rather interesting and well written. It is a love story as well.

Thread of the story

Enjoyed the listen. Looking forward to listen to the next audio book in the series

Refreshing to Find Fiction of Substance

I Rarely can bring myself to finish a Christian romance novel, because they generally fail to rise above repetitive over-emotional internal monologs, with cardboard characters, and unrealistic interactions. I thoroughly enjoyed this book though! It had a bit of an Elizabeth Gaskell North and South feel. It wrestled with mature themes and topics, but was clean. It properly elevated the higher education of women, without demeaning marriage and motherhood. It made me want to dig into some of the historical backdrop that I was unfamiliar with, which is an aspect I appreciate in a historical novel.

Engaging and delightful!

I thoroughly enjoyed The Heart’s Appeal from beginning to end! Such great characters, detail, story, historical depth, love & forgiveness. Inspirational!