The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

In 18th-century England, Felicity Montague wants to become a surgeon, a goal presented as nearly unattainable for a woman. Pursuing that ambition takes her across Europe and into dangerous adventures that extend beyond one country. The novel centers on Felicity’s determination to enter medicine while confronting the limits placed on her because of her gender. Her journey combines an aspiration for a medical career with international peril and travel.