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Winner of Illinois Author Project Competition!Women could not be surgeons. She did it anyway.After the heartbreaking loss of her mother and a cruel attack by her drunken father, Ella Parker decides that dishonesty is fine when it serves her needs. At a time when wealthy young ladies do little more than embroidery, Ella escapes her luxurious but lonely life, and meets an eccentric ship surgeon who-once she impresses him with her quick-thinking and empathy-allows her to assist him during a surgery.Compelled by Ella's intelligence and interest in medicine, the doctor prepares her for a medical career, but there's a catch: in early 19th century England, women are not accepted into universities. To fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor, Ella must disguise herself as a young man with aspirations of becoming a doctor. After changing her look and name, Ella finds her footing as she performs dissections, conducts experiments, and cares for patients. She also tutors Oli, a kind but struggling fellow student, but she must take caution. Even in her loneliest moment, she cannot trust anyone or make friends.As Ella continues to excel in her studies, brilliantly saving the life of a patient, she becomes a top contender for the apprenticeship with a famed professor. Dogged by fear of discovery, she must choose between truth and lies, and distinguish between real and false friends, before her pretense is uncovered.Praise for A Girl with a KnifeWinner of the Illinois Soon To Be Famous Author competition¿¿¿¿¿ "A Girl with a Knife is a riveting, juiced-up morality tale, predicted blockbuster success!" ~ 9 Minute Books Review Team"I could tell that much research was used for this. I think this would be a good miniseries or even series on Netflix."RW Biga, the bestselling author of Education of Adam and Fate's Collision.Author bio:¿Alina Rubin is an IT professional and a mom, who, during the pandemic, used the time and energy saved on the commute to write her first book about a nineteenth century adventure about a woman surgeon. Writing became her passion, and her characters took her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams.Alina obtained a B.S. and M.S. in Business and Information Technology from DePaul University. She lives near Chicago with her husband and daughter. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling. A Girl with a Knife is her debut novel, the first book of the Hearts and Sails series.Email: alina@alinarubinauthor.comWebsite and Blog: alinarubinauthor.comFacebook: Alina Rubin AuthorInstagram: Alina.Rubin.Author

She sailed against the current.Ella Parker's male alias was a star pupil in medical school. But as a woman in 1810 England, Ella cannot find a job as a doctor's assistant. In a life-or-death emergency with a mother in labor, she oversteps her boundaries and risks arrest. Determined to practice medicine, she decides to join her mentor on the Neptune, a warship heading for open waters.Following an accident, she is quickly thrust into the role of ship surgeon, and her skills are put to the test. Hoping to fit in with the all-male crew and make friends, instead, Ella creates chaos and suspicion among the superstitious sailors. Lieutenant Jack Wyse, though charged by the captain with protecting Ella, is keen on making her leave.After a fierce battle, Ella saves the handsome officer, Robert Weston. Her commitment to her profession is tested, however, when he asks for her hand in marriage. But are Weston's intentions sincere, and would he allow her the freedom to pursue her calling?Ella must decide where she belongs before her future sails away from her.The second novel in the Hearts and Sails series, by award-winning author, Alina Rubin.Gripping storytelling based on extensive research, archival ship logs, as well as inspiring medical workers in history. No Job for a Woman tells the courageous story of a woman surgeon saving lives and refusing to be put in her place. Perfect for book clubs!About the AuthorAlina Rubin is an IT professional who lives in Chicago with her husband and daughter. When not working or writing, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling. Alina's debut novel, A Girl with a Knife, won the Illinois 'Soon to be Famous' author competition."Alina Rubin is an up-and-coming star in the realm of historical fiction. She is a determined and talented writer who knows how to bring history to life through her courageous main characters." - Colin Mustful, author, historian, editor, and founder of History Through Fiction.