This is my second book from Lizzie Lane but the first of this series. As before she certainly delivered a wonderful story that I found I adored.
Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital by Lizzie Lane
Series: Orchard Cottage Hospital #2
Genres: Historical Romance, Saga

Times are changing as secrets unfold…

Somerset, 1931Doctor Frances Brakespeare continues to settle into her new life in rural Somerset at Orchard Cottage Hospital, striving to improve the medical treatments on offer to the community.
After successfully establishing a mother and baby clinic, Frances is determined to move with the times and add family planning advice to her roster – but are the residents of Norton Dene ready for such progress or will she face opposition?

In her personal life, her relationship with the Reverend Gregory Sampson becomes her safe haven whilst battling with an embittered family relative in London. As always, Frances strives to honour the values inherited from her late benefactress Izzy Brakespeare.

As further dark family secrets and sins unfold, it seems the Brakespeare family name will have more resonance to Frances than she ever imagined and when a stranger enters her life, Frances may finally have the answers she has always sought.

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Review

In Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital, Dr. Frances Brakespeare continues her mission to improve healthcare at Norton Dene’s Orchard Cottage Hospital, focusing on women’s and children’s well-being. She launches a mother and baby clinic, determined to offer family planning advice to local families, despite knowing it will stir controversy, especially with the men in town. Adopted by former suffragette Izzy Brakespeare from a workhouse as a child, Frances now faces legal threats from Izzy’s sister, Beatrice, who is outraged that Frances has inherited the Brakespeare name. Amid these challenges, Frances finds solace in her friendship with Reverend Gregory Sampson.

As secrets from her past begin to resurface, a mysterious stranger arrives in Norton Dene, heightening the tension. Frances navigates the challenges of her professional and personal life while advocating for women’s rights and battling the prejudices of the 1930s. The novel revisits beloved characters from the first book, and the backdrop of family drama and social issues makes for a compelling read. Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital is a heartfelt continuation of the series, blending medical and personal struggles with historical themes. Highly recommended!

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