The Invincible Miss Cust A Novel

"Must-read historical fiction for fans of Marie Benedict and Tracey Enerson Wood, based on the real life of Britain's first woman veterinary surgeon. Aleen Cust has big dreams. And no one-not her family, society, or the law-will stop her. Born in Ireland in 1868 to an aristocratic English family, Aleen knows she is destined to work with animals, even if her family is appalled by the idea of a woman pursuing a veterinary career. Going against their wishes but with the encouragement of the guardian assigned to her upon her father's death, Aleen attends the New Veterinary College in Edinburgh, enrolling as A. I. Custance to spare her family the humiliation they fear. At last, she is on her way to becoming a veterinary surgeon! Little does she know her biggest obstacles lie ahead. The Invincible Miss Cust is based on the real life of Aleen Isabel Cust, who defied her family and society to become Britain and Ireland's first woman veterinary

ISBN:	9781728257709
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Imprint:	Sourcebooks Landmark
Published date:	08 Dec 2022
DEWEY:	823.92
DEWEY edition:	23/eng/20220322
Language:	English
Number of pages:	cm
Weight:	399g
Height:	210mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	18mm

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