Tessa Barclay 
Professional Woman 

An epic novel of love and war, ambition and sacrifice In 1906, bright, beautiful and sweet sixteen, Christina Holt is disowned by from her family. Determined to study medicine in defiance of their wishes, she has big dreams. But, it is not destined to go smoothly and a starry-eyed love affair leaves Christina pregnant by a fellow student she can never marry. Heartbroken, she must face giving up her baby son for adoption.This won’t be the last life-changing choice she has to make for her career – nor the last challenge to her fighting spirit. Soon after she qualifies as a doctor, the outbreak of the war compels Christina to join the women’s Service Hospital – a decision that will bring both professional success and personal tragedy A Professional Woman is perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Katie Flynn and Anna King