A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald by Natasha Lester

A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald Reviews

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  Nicola

  I loved this novel. Evie is such an engaging and compelling character, and all the background material to her medical training and the problems she faced is fascinating. I learnt a lot through reading this book, but in that unobtrusive way of good writing. Theres no
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  mlfoot

  Well written story of women breaking into medicine.I enjoyed the historical information regarding life styles of the times..Very engaging.
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  Margaret

  I enjoyed this book, just wanted to keep reading. I have bought another book by the same author.
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  Greggorio!

  THIS TALE OF a young woman with her heart set on becoming one of just a handful of female Doctors in booming Charleston era America is a stirring, blood pumping, fascinating and highly entertaining way to spend three hours of your life. Not only do we get to know, and fall
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  Jocie

  Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book.
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  Angart

  I bought this book to entertain myself on a long aeroplane journey and it served it’s purpose, but it’s a bit of a soap opera. As alluded to above, this book would not be out of place serialised in a ‘Woman’s Weekly’ as it was very cliched, predictable and far fetched. Our
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  BanksiaMama

  A stylish romance that reminds us of the importance of having women in positions of skill and influence. And that a beautiful dress can still be enjoyed. Very interesting and readable.
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  Aleksia

  This book really gives a true vibe of the times of the 1920, story line is stronger and leaves no blanks. I could read , very captivating. Cant wait to read from Natasha, I couldnt put it down
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  Midgebear

  This novel captivated me right from the first chapter, I just got completely sucked in to this wonderfully realised 1920s America. Prohibition is on, women are expected to be subservient and know their place, the horrors of The Depression are yet to arrive and one young woman is determined to break all societys conventional rules. Somehow the author manages to deal with what is, essentially, a feminist story without preaching or decrying but by simply letting the story flow.Our main character is Evie and she has grown up in a middle class home with a mother who is determined to climb socially. Her mothers sole aim is for her marry the youngest of the Whitford boys as this would be an excellent match from the standpoint of upward mobility. What better than the son of a banking magnate for her daughter? Evie has other ideas though. She has studied literature at college but wants to do so much after all Mr F Scott Fitzgeralds stories have shown her that women can do so much than merely embroider and bear children. When a former classmate dies by the riverside Evie becomes determined to follow her fathers footsteps and become a Doctor. An almost unheard ambition for a woman but one she is determined to realise.The tale is told through Evies eyes and we learn much about society in the 1920s through her. From detailing the startling contrast in New York between the haves and the have nots with startling empathy to the raucous speakeasys and the flappers that congregate there. You get a glimpse in to a world where things are changing and get to know some of the women who started the change and the men who support them. Dealing with unmarried mothers, chauvinistic attitudes and the double standards set for women it shows that really whilst much has changed some of the same prejudices still lurk just beneath the surface.There is a love story in here too. Not just the story of a passionate love but love for a child, love for a friend and love for a career. It is empowering and uplifting.I absolutely loved every word on the page. Each and every character has a role to play and is a truly three dimensional person with quirks, foibles and nasty sides to their character even Evie. I was swept away in to this world and just did not want the book to end. When we did reach the end though I was left worried for Evie as The Great Depression is looming on the horizon and I am desperate to know how they come through it.
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  malteebob

  Great story about a woman who knows what she wants and fights for it. Especially back in the day when women where supposed to just be happy with a life as housewife and mothers.Fantastic view in the life in the 20s in NYC and great writing.I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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  Client goodreads

  mais la fin ma paru un peu baclée. Il restait encore tant de problèmes à résoudre et tout à coup cétait finiil manquait 1 ou 2 chapitres.Lauteur est elle informée des commentaires des lecteurs ? si oui, jaimerais bien connaître son avis (même en anglais).Merci
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  springtime

  This summer I have read 2 of this authors books, and they were wonderful. I just wanted them to continue. They grab my attention from the first couple pages and I want to follow the story to the end; and I dont want it to end. She writes an in depth story with so much history around the characters it keeps my interest and I dont want to stop reading. I read the first chapter of this book and I am sure that this book will do the same, I just havent had time to spend with it yet.
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  bea

  He descubierto esta escritora y estoy encantada.Es la segunda novela que leo y no la puedo dejar.Ambientada a primeros del siglo pasado,la protagonista es una mujer con carácter y luchadora.