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A breathtaking novel of romantic obsession, longing and one woman's choice between motherhood and her operatic calling It is 1903. Dr. Ravell is a young Harvard-educated obstetrician with a growing reputation for helping couples conceive. He has treated women from all walks of Boston... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Peter Myrick: Add a description of this character.
- Erika Von Kessler
- Ravell
- Quentin
- Christopher Wise
- Magdalena
- Uma
- Amanda Appleton
- Mrs. Hartley
- Donna Anna
- Caroline Farquahr
- Mrs. Gardner
- Doctor Markham
- Signora Lorello
- Pietro Palladino
- Mama
- Ajeet
- Maestro Valenti
- Mrs. Bickford
- Gabriella Lanza
- Mrs. Talcott
- Munga
- Gerald
- Papa
- Edmund
- Phoebe
- Arno
- Carmen
- Rosina
- Mr. Manthorne
- Caruso
- Smoot
- Stella
- Siviglia
First Sentence edit
Doctor Ravell had already missed the funeral.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Adrienne McDonnell (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking Penguin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0670021881
Page Count: 432
Publisher: Viking Penguin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0670021881
Page Count: 432
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3613.C877D63 2010
- Dewey: 813.6
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