Cheney Duvall, M.D.

**Cheney Duvall, M.D. Series** Step aboard a tumultuous journey where courage meets compassion in the untamed landscapes of 1860s America. As the first woman to earn her medical degree, Dr. Cheney Duvall's dreams of practicing medicine are shattered by the harsh realities of societal expectations and limited opportunities. Her chance for adventure—and to prove herself—comes when she’s recruited by Asa Mercer to chaperone two hundred hopeful brides on a perilous voyage from New York to the burgeoning Washington Territory. Accompanied by the spirited yet unorthodox nurse Shiloh Iorns, Cheney must navigate treacherous waters, both literally and metaphorically, as they face stormy seas, mounting medical emergencies, and the unpredictable personalities of their charges. In a world that often dismisses her abilities, Cheney's steadfast commitment to her patients will be tested like never before. Through themes of resilience, female empowerment, and the transformative power of healing, the Cheney Duvall series invites readers to experience the struggles of a pioneering physician determined to carve her own path. Will Cheney rise to the occasion and embrace the unexpected challenges ahead, or will the tides of fate pull her under? Embark on this gripping saga, and discover how the stars might illuminate a woman's fight for her place in a world not built for her.