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The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake, set in mid-19th century London, follows Nora Beady, an orphan raised by Dr. Horace Croft who becomes a skilled but unrecognized surgeon due to her gender. Her secret work is endangered when Dr. Daniel Gibson joins Croft, leading to revelations about her capabilities and social challenges. Ultimately, Nora chooses to pursue her medical ambitions at the University of Bologna. Descriptions of rape, attempted suicide, and abortion are included.