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?
The Heart's Appeal is an interesting and enjoyable novel that delves into the heart of the matter...what is more important, love and forgiveness, or one's own ambitions no matter the cost? The plot of this novel moves quickly and is well written with some suspense, moments of sadness and anger, and of course romance. The story was both entertaining and convicting, and I enjoyed learning more about what it meant to be a female doctor in training at a time when it was very much still frowned upon in society. I liked Julia and Michael, and I thought they were well developed with relatable flaws and strengths. I enjoyed watching them work through their difficulties and learn to trust in God's plan instead of their own strengths. Overall, I enjoyed this novel.
I received this novel from Bethany House through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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