
In 1870s Oregon, a determined young mother pursues her dream of becoming a doctor while navigating grief, an unlikely romance, and frontier challenges in this faith-infused historical tale.
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In 1870s Oregon, a determined young mother pursues her dream of becoming a doctor while navigating grief, an unlikely romance, and frontier challenges in this faith-infused historical tale.
"Already well-versed in the natural healing properties of herbs and oils, Jennie Pickett longs to become a doctor. But the Oregon frontier of the 1870s doesn't approve of such innovations as women attending medical school. To leave grief and guilt behind, as well as support herself and her challenging young son, Jennie cares for an elderly woman using skills she's developed on her own. When her patient dies, Jennie discovers that her heart has become entangled with the woman's widowed husband, a...
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Central romance develops between Jennie and an older widower; fade-to-black intimacy.
No violent content depicted.
No profanity or strong language depicted.
First husband and son struggle with addiction; portrayed as destructive.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Christian faith, prayer, clergy, and themes of grace and acceptance are central.
No magic or witchcraft depicted.
No occult or demonology content depicted.
Explores women's limited roles and barriers to medical education in the 1870s.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Grief, guilt, addiction struggles, and a challenging child are recurring elements.
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