The Curious Life of Elizabeth Blackwell

By: Pamela Holmes

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Synopsis: An engrossing historical saga based on the life of the eighteenth-century woman who endured loss and betrayal—and dared to pursue her dreams. Her parents warned Elizabeth that Alexander Blackwell would not make a dependable husband, and only after eloping with him did she learn they may have been right . . . After their marriage, the couple finds lodgings in London. Alexander looks for work while Elizabeth learns engraving. Before long, though, Alexander is in the Marshalsea, the notorious debtors&’ prison, and she is left to fend for herself. Alone and penniless, she has a few things going for her: a skill, an idea, and an acquaintance. Elizabeth embarks on a quest that earns her a small fortune and may allow her to buy her husband&’s freedom. It seems like she may live happily ever after. But her extraordinary story isn&’t over yet . . .Praise for Pamela Holmes &“A genuinely original, utterly enchanting story.&” —A. N. Wilson, author of Victoria: A Life &“[A] lyrical novel that skillfully represents the constraints placed on middle-class women of the era.&” —Historical Novel Society