The Stars for a Light

by Gilbert Morris and Lynn Morris

Book Overview

She had a dream, but reaching her goal seemed as dark as night . . .Fresh from medical school in the 1860s--and a woman at that--the young Dr. Cheney Duvall struggles to find a position. She has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556614225
• ISBN13: 9781556614224
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Great premise, great book!

I'll admit I was skeptical at first. While I read Christian fiction all the time and enjoy it, I'd never read a Christian historical fiction book that I really liked. My cousin highly recommended these books, so I thought I would give the first one a try. Of course I became hooked almost right away.I liked the premise before I even started to read the book. A female doctor in the 1860's? Great premise! The book met and exceded any expectations I had for such a premise. As Dr. Cheney Duvall and her nurse, Shiloh Irons, travel from New York to Seattle with Asa Mercer and his hundred belles, they face danger and disease, along with more common shipboard problems. I was so disappointed when I finished this book, simply because I didn't have the next book in the series (Shadow of the Mountains) along, so I had to wait to start it. Lynn and Gilbert Morris make a fantastic writing team. The plot is swift and intriguing. The characters are well fleshed-out and believeably, delightfully human. The dialogue is fun to read. All in all, this is a wonderfully well done book. Needless to say, not only do I love this book, but I love the others in the series that I have read so far. I definitely recommend this, even if you don't think Christian historical fiction is your thing.

Exceptional Writing

I read this book years ago and am currently reading the followup series, Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance. Personally, I enjoyed this series (and still do) about the same time I was fascinated with Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman. Apparently I enjoy women doctors in the 19th century...??? Anyhow, this is a wonderful series, not only exceptionally stating the strength of a woman, but Godly views and relationships as well. Read this SERIES and you won't be sorry, I promise!

Great book! Definitely worth reading

I really liked this book. Mr. Morris is very capable of writing books that capture your attention, and yet he weaves a remarkable tale of God's love into his stories. This is by far one of my favorite series. I literally couldn't put this book down. Cheney is like a lot of women I know (me included).

A Great Teen Read

This book is wonderful for teens because it adds excitement, a young girl doctor, and a twinge of romance with Gilbert Morris's decriptiveness and Lynn's reserching skills. An absolutley wonderful read!

Dr. Cheney Duvall books are the best since Dr. Quinn.

I just started reading the Dr. Duvall series, but I love it!! I think it is the best historical women's series since Dr. Quinn. I look forward to reading the rest of the books