My Name is Mary Sutter
by Robin Oliveira
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 16.3K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 364 pages.
About My Name is Mary Sutter
A New York Times bestseller and a moving Civil War novel about a young midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Fans of Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, and Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini will love this New York Times bestselling tale of the Civil War. Mary Sutter is a brilliant young midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Eager to run away from recent heartbreak, Mary travels to Washington, D.C., to help tend the legions of Civil War wounded. Under the guidance of two surgeons, who both fall unwittingly in love with her, and resisting her mother's pleas to return home to help with the difficult birth of her twin sister's baby, Mary pursues her medical career against all odds. Rich with historical detail—including cameo appearances by Abraham Lincoln and Dorothea Dix, among others—My Name Is Mary Sutter is certain to be recognized as one of the great novels about the Civil War.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robin Oliveira |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 364 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,348 |
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What genre is My Name is Mary Sutter?
My Name is Mary Sutter is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is My Name is Mary Sutter worth reading?
Based on 16.3K reader ratings, My Name is Mary Sutter has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is My Name is Mary Sutter?
My Name is Mary Sutter has 364 pages.
Who wrote My Name is Mary Sutter?
My Name is Mary Sutter was written by Robin Oliveira. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for My Name is Mary Sutter?
The ISBN-13 for My Name is Mary Sutter is 9780670021670.0.
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