Meyer, Annie Nathan

The chapters in this book on women in law, medicine, journalism, etc. were written by leading women in each field. Written at the height of the 19th century women's movement, they reflect the wide range of areas then opening up to women for the first time.

This novel "narrates the life of a young physician, Dr. Helen Brent, who refuses to give up medicine and marry a wealthy New York lawyer and social reformer. The novel reflects on her struggle for acceptance as a doctor and a lady as she treats wealthy New Yorkers; in particular, she often treats sexually transmitted infections, and the novel dwells on sex education and the social and medical impact of such health concerns on women"--Book seller.