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Cheney Duvall, M.D.

This series follows a courageous woman who graduates as one of America's first female physicians just as the Civil War concludes. She faces deep-seated prejudice, constantly needing to prove her capabilities and the strength of her faith in a world that resists her presence. The narratives highlight her unwavering determination, resilience, and the profound conviction that fuels her journey against societal resistance. It's a compelling story of overcoming adversity and forging one's own path.

Shadow of the Mountains
The Stars for a Light

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    No Medical School Ever Could Have prepared Cheney for Her First PositionGraduating from the Woman's Medical College of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania as a full-fledged, documented, accredited physician, young and energetic Cheney Duvall assumed that she would immediately find a suitable position. But after two months of applying and interviewing for several different openings, then being summarily rejected because she was a woman, she had almost given up hope.When Cheney hears that a man named Asa Mercer is looking for a doctor to care for the two hundred women he is transporting on an extended sea voyage from New York to Washington Territory, she grabs the position. Mercer is actually delighted that Cheney is a female doctor who can also help chaperone these potential brides-to-be for the frontiersmen in the West.But even before the journey begins, a foreboding shadow darkens what Cheney had thought was a great opportunity to finally use her talents and education. Was she really prepared for what this responsibility requires?

    The Stars for a Light
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