The Cape Doctor By E. J. Levy

A gorgeous, thoughtful, heartbreaking historical novel, The Cape Doctor is the story of one mans journey from penniless Irish girl to one of most celebrated and accomplished figures of his time (Lauren Fox, New York Times bestselling author of Send for Me).

Beginning in Cork, Ireland, the novel recounts Jonathan Mirandus Perrys journey from daughter to son in order to enter medical school and provide for family, but Perry soon embraced the new found freedom of living life as a man. From brilliant medical student in Edinburgh and London to eligible bachelor and quick tempered physician in Cape Town, Dr. Perry thrived. When he befriended the aristocratic Cape Governor, the doctor rose to the pinnacle of society, before the two were publicly accused of a homosexual affair that scandalized the colonies and nearly cost them their lives.

E. J. Levys enthralling novel, inspired by the life of Dr. James Miranda Barry, brings this captivating character vividly alive. The Cape Doctor

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This was a fantastic story of the remarkable life of James Miranda Barry, who rose to the highest rank of Inspector General for British military hospitals. The story is incredible but is based on actual history. There is much of his story found on internet sites with The Cape Doctor I picked this book for my bookclub. I found it historically factual and very interesting. Great book for discussion. The Cape Doctor