INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS: In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy. Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. Ann was unperturbed by old Doctor Aneas MacDiarmid's obvious disapproval. She prided herself on being sensible about such matters and would do her job despite any hostility she encountered. It was a shock to suddenly realize that her emotions were no longer under control – that she was falling in love with Doctor MacDiarmid's son!