Series: Midwife Series
by Author Roberta Rich
The Harem Midwife (2013)
I can't say I enjoyed this as much as the Midwife of Venice, though the plot carries some surprises. I loved learning about life in Constantinople during the 16th C and found the historical details to be its strength. There is much conniving and double-crossing by the secondary characters who are...
Midwife of Venice (2011)
the Jewish midwife Hannah is struck through many challenging decisions that go against her religion and also the rules at the time. it is a fast novel that includes murder, blackmail, and personal struggle. I loved this novel because for once is actually showed the scarce side of Venice for once ...
The Midwife of Venice (2011)
The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich is a fascinating look at 16th century Venice. The midwife is Jewish and the rules of the time forbid her caring for Christian women. A summons in the middle of the night causes her to do the forbidden. Meanwhile her beloved husband has been enslaved in Mal...