The Scarlet Ribbon - Softcover

O'Dowd, Derry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845887298 ISBN 13: 9781845887292

Publisher: The History Press, 2012

Synopsis

"The Scarlet Ribbon" follows James Quinn, a young Irish surgeon battling prejudice, suspicion and personal demons in his controversial quest to change the face of medicine. Following his marriage, tragedy strikes, thrusting James into a life of turmoil, alcohol and despair. Throwing himself into his work, the young surgeon eventually begins to find solace in the most unexpected of places. From the backstreets of Paris, through the glittering social whirl of London, and finally back to Ireland again, this is a story of the thorns of love and the harsh reality of life in the eighteenth century, where nothing is simple and complications of all kinds surround James Quinn, man midwife.

About this title

About the Author

Derry O'Dowd is the pen name for the writing team of Katy O'Dowd and her father Michael O'Dowd. Katy is a journalist and editor who has written for newspapers, magazines, and online for more than 15 years, including Time Out, Associated Newspapers, Comic Relief, and the Times. Michael is chair of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Ireland.

Edition details

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845887298
• ISBN 13: 9781845887292
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240