The book is the story of two young women meeting in Ethiopia.  Beautiful soulful Sylvie starts off full of  joy and hope, but has to contend with a serious disaster.  Feisty Juliet, a surgeon in London, has demons to face, but goes on the run instead for a rollercoaster African adventure. 

If you like a feelgood story, a little romance, a little medical drama with some insights into the psyche of a female surgeon and the fate of many women in Africa, then this book is for you!

Profits from this book will go to treating women with childbirth injuries.

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Alexander McCall Smith:  "It is impossible not to be moved by this gravely beautiful book.  Mhairi Collie has written a fine novel that will linger long in the mind - and in the heart of the reader"

David Robinson:  "Beautifully written with impressive moral grace and good humour.  I'd happily recommend it to anyone"

Tamzin Cuming:  "This book will make readers laugh and cry, while also highlighting the plight of many women in Africa, and offering insight into the psyche of a surgeon"

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