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A Lady in Attendance Paperback – June 1, 2021
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Five years in a New York state reformatory have left a blemish on Hazel's real name. So when she takes a job as Doctor Gilbert Watts's lady in attendance in 1898, she does so under an alias. In the presence of her quiet and pious employer, Hazel finds more than an income. She finds a friend and a hope that if she can set her tarnished past in order, she might have a future after all.
As Gilbert becomes accustomed to the pleasant chatter of his new dental assistant, he can't help but sense something secretive about her. Perhaps there is more to this woman than meets the eye. Can the questions that loom between them ever be answered? Or will the deeds of days gone by forever rob the future of its possibilities?
Rachel Fordham pens a tender tale of a soft-spoken man, a hardened woman, and the friends that stand by them as they work toward a common purpose--to expunge the record of someone society deemed beyond saving--and perhaps find love along the way.
As Gilbert becomes accustomed to the pleasant chatter of his new dental assistant, he can't help but sense something secretive about her. Perhaps there is more to this woman than meets the eye. Can the questions that loom between them ever be answered? Or will the deeds of days gone by forever rob the future of its possibilities?
Rachel Fordham pens a tender tale of a soft-spoken man, a hardened woman, and the friends that stand by them as they work toward a common purpose--to expunge the record of someone society deemed beyond saving--and perhaps find love along the way.
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Print length352 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherRevell
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Publication dateJune 1, 2021
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Dimensions5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
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ISBN-100800739736
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ISBN-13978-0800739737
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"A Lady in Attendance draws you in from the first page and leaves you captivated until the oh-so-romantic conclusion. A poignant and beautifully written story of faith, forgiveness, and the healing power of love."--Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author
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Five years in a New York state reformatory have left a blemish on Hazel's real name. So when she takes a job as Doctor Gilbert Watts's lady in attendance in 1898, she does so under an alias. In the presence of her quiet and pious employer, Hazel finds more than an income. She finds a friend and a hope that if she can set her tarnished past in order, she might have a future after all.
As Gilbert becomes accustomed to the pleasant chatter of his new dental assistant, he can't help but sense something secretive about her. Perhaps there is more to this woman than meets the eye. Can the questions that loom between them ever be answered? Or will the deeds of days gone by forever rob the future of its possibilities?
Rachel Fordham pens a tender tale of a soft-spoken man and a hardened woman, as well the friends who stand by them, as they work toward a common purpose--to expunge the record of someone society deemed beyond saving--and perhaps find love along the way.
"Fordham brings new depth to her signature charm as her characters grapple with questions of self-worth, accountability, and justice."--Booklist
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Five years in a New York state reformatory have left a blemish on Hazel's real name. So when she takes a job as Doctor Gilbert Watts's lady in attendance in 1898, she does so under an alias. In the presence of her quiet and pious employer, Hazel finds more than an income. She finds a friend and a hope that if she can set her tarnished past in order, she might have a future after all.
As Gilbert becomes accustomed to the pleasant chatter of his new dental assistant, he can't help but sense something secretive about her. Perhaps there is more to this woman than meets the eye. Can the questions that loom between them ever be answered? Or will the deeds of days gone by forever rob the future of its possibilities?
Rachel Fordham pens a tender tale of a soft-spoken man and a hardened woman, as well the friends who stand by them, as they work toward a common purpose--to expunge the record of someone society deemed beyond saving--and perhaps find love along the way.
"Fordham brings new depth to her signature charm as her characters grapple with questions of self-worth, accountability, and justice."--Booklist
About the Author
Rachel Fordham is the author of The Hope of Azure Springs, Yours Truly, Thomas, and A Life Once Dreamed. Fans expect stories with heart and she delivers, diving deep into the human experience and tugging at reader emotions. She loves connecting with people, traveling to new places, and daydreaming about future projects that will have sigh-worthy endings and memorable characters. She is a busy mom, raising both biological and foster children (a cause she feels passionate about). She lives with her husband and children on an island in the state of Washington.
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- Publisher : Revell (June 1, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 352 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0800739736
- ISBN-13 : 978-0800739737
- Item Weight : 10.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
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Rachel Fordham has long been fascinated by all things historical or in the words of her children “old stuff”. Often the historical trivia she discovers is woven into her children's bedtime tales. Despite her love for good stories she didn’t attempt writing a novel until her husband challenged her to do so (and now she’s so glad he did). Since that time she’s often been found typing or researching while her youngest child naps or frantically writing plot twists while she waits in the school pick-up line. In addition to her passion for storytelling she enjoys reading, being outdoors and seeing new places. Rachel lives with her husband and children on an island in Washington state.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021
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I LOVED this book by Rachel Fordham! I have read and loved each of Rachel’s three previous books and this book A Lady in Attendance captivated me from the prologue to the very last word. Hazel and Gilbert’s story has love, friendship, forgiveness, and redemption woven seamlessly throughout the story.
Hazel needs to find employment straight out of reform school, and under an alias begins working as a lady in attendance (a modern-day dental assistant) for the noticeably quiet and gentle dentist, Doctor Gilbert Watts. As Hazel and Gilbert work together and become friends, Gilbert senses there are secrets in Hazel’s past.
As Hazel works to clear her name, and develops some devoted and loyal friendships, there is also some mystery and suspense that make an exciting conclusion to the book and pave the way for Hazel and Gilbert to be able to find lasting love.
When I finished this book, I felt like I was with Hazel and Gilbert, living in the 1890’s in upstate New York. Closing the cover at the end felt like I lost my best friends. When a book draws you in like that, it is worth five stars! Thank you, Rachel Fordham!
Hazel needs to find employment straight out of reform school, and under an alias begins working as a lady in attendance (a modern-day dental assistant) for the noticeably quiet and gentle dentist, Doctor Gilbert Watts. As Hazel and Gilbert work together and become friends, Gilbert senses there are secrets in Hazel’s past.
As Hazel works to clear her name, and develops some devoted and loyal friendships, there is also some mystery and suspense that make an exciting conclusion to the book and pave the way for Hazel and Gilbert to be able to find lasting love.
When I finished this book, I felt like I was with Hazel and Gilbert, living in the 1890’s in upstate New York. Closing the cover at the end felt like I lost my best friends. When a book draws you in like that, it is worth five stars! Thank you, Rachel Fordham!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021
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Rachel writes authentic characters who engage your emotions and draw you into their lives. I was totally invested in this story full of inspiration.
This book is one of my favorite historical fiction novels. It has threads of faith, friendship, and love woven throughout the story of Hazel, a young woman who’s falsely charged and sent to prison.
After five years she’s free and finds a job as a lady in attendance for Gilbert Watts, a dentist who is a man of few words and lives a solitary life. I love how he moves from quiet to confident as the story progresses. He’s kind, good looking, but there’s much more under the surface.
Hazel has grown through her trials but struggles to forgive herself for being the selfish girl she once was. She’s not sure she’s deserving of her new friends’ loyalty or Gilbert’s interest.
Will Hazel be able to forgive herself for her past choices and embrace her new life?
This book is one of my favorite historical fiction novels. It has threads of faith, friendship, and love woven throughout the story of Hazel, a young woman who’s falsely charged and sent to prison.
After five years she’s free and finds a job as a lady in attendance for Gilbert Watts, a dentist who is a man of few words and lives a solitary life. I love how he moves from quiet to confident as the story progresses. He’s kind, good looking, but there’s much more under the surface.
Hazel has grown through her trials but struggles to forgive herself for being the selfish girl she once was. She’s not sure she’s deserving of her new friends’ loyalty or Gilbert’s interest.
Will Hazel be able to forgive herself for her past choices and embrace her new life?
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021
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Oh my stars, this has to be one of the sweetest romances I've ever read! I was excited to read this book, especially after seeing all of the great reviews posted during the tour, and I can safely say that it is magnificent!
Hazel is newly released from a House of Refuge after being mistakenly convicted of burglary. She is from a good home this event leaves a stain on her reputation and her family has asked her not to return home as it would hurt her sister's chances at finding husbands. Desperately she changes her name and hides her past and begins looking for a job and a place to live. She applies to be a lady in attendance, a fairly new career for young women of the time, to a Dentist and luckily he gives her a chance. Gilbert, or Dr. Watts, is a reputable man with a quiet nature and is quite content with his solitary life. That is until Hazel begins working for him. Despite his warnings that this would be a strictly business arrangement, their connection can't be overlooked by either of them. Gilbert knows she is hiding something from her past but it will take some time before she talks to him about it. They then work together to help clear her name so that she can be reunited with her family.
I absolutely adored this read! The chemistry between Hazel and Gilbert is off the charts and I swear every time they had a scene together there would be a huge smile on my face. They are just too cute for words! I also loved Ina, Hazel's friend and roommate.
If you enjoy slow-burn sweet romances you definitely need to pick up A Lady in Attendance! It's just so, so, so good! Now excuse me while I race off to buy Fordham's previous books!
Hazel is newly released from a House of Refuge after being mistakenly convicted of burglary. She is from a good home this event leaves a stain on her reputation and her family has asked her not to return home as it would hurt her sister's chances at finding husbands. Desperately she changes her name and hides her past and begins looking for a job and a place to live. She applies to be a lady in attendance, a fairly new career for young women of the time, to a Dentist and luckily he gives her a chance. Gilbert, or Dr. Watts, is a reputable man with a quiet nature and is quite content with his solitary life. That is until Hazel begins working for him. Despite his warnings that this would be a strictly business arrangement, their connection can't be overlooked by either of them. Gilbert knows she is hiding something from her past but it will take some time before she talks to him about it. They then work together to help clear her name so that she can be reunited with her family.
I absolutely adored this read! The chemistry between Hazel and Gilbert is off the charts and I swear every time they had a scene together there would be a huge smile on my face. They are just too cute for words! I also loved Ina, Hazel's friend and roommate.
If you enjoy slow-burn sweet romances you definitely need to pick up A Lady in Attendance! It's just so, so, so good! Now excuse me while I race off to buy Fordham's previous books!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021
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This author is AMAZING!!!! I preorder all of her novels and read them in one to two sittings every time! Then I read them again. She knows how to write a romance without being too mushy, a clean book without being too preachy, and even throws in just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the page. I can’t say enough good things about Rachel Fordham’s novels, they’re magnificent! Grab the latest one for yourself and if you haven’t read her other ones, go ahead and save yourself the trouble and just order them all right now! Thank me later. ;)
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By Rachel S. on June 29, 2021
This author is AMAZING!!!! I preorder all of her novels and read them in one to two sittings every time! Then I read them again. She knows how to write a romance without being too mushy, a clean book without being too preachy, and even throws in just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the page. I can’t say enough good things about Rachel Fordham’s novels, they’re magnificent! Grab the latest one for yourself and if you haven’t read her other ones, go ahead and save yourself the trouble and just order them all right now! Thank me later. ;)
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021
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I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the characters of Gilbert and Hazel. This book was such a unique story line of a dentist and his lady in attendance. The book kept my interest from the very first page to the very last page. I have not been reading a lot of 5 star books lately so this book was refreshing.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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Kept my attention the entire time. Interesting story line. There are many books about Opium smuggling at the turn of the century that take place on west coast, this is the first one I've read about the east coast. Good, clean romance. Takes place in my home town!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2021
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Loved the heroine of the story, but also her friends. It’s interesting to hear how many struggled to find meaningful work in the past.
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Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2021Verified Purchase
This is a sweet romance about a young woman who has made mistakes that landed her in a 5 year term in a reformatory. Now she's out, but her family do not want her home. She arrives in a new town and finds work as a lady in attendance for a dentist ( an early dental assistant). It was interesting to hear about the beginnings of this career, and to see a dentist, Gilbert, set as a strong character.
Hazel works hard to clear her name, with her perseverance and the help of some good friends.
Hazel works hard to clear her name, with her perseverance and the help of some good friends.
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