Thoroughly enjoyable

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This book is set in Dorset, starting from 1642. A bloody civil war has broken out between King Charles 1st and Parliament.
The main character, Jayne Swift who is a physician and is adamant that she will not take sides and will do her upmost to treat anyone, whatever side they are on. The plot takes her from her home to Dorchester where she meets Lady Alice Stickland and her footman, William.
Jaynes services are needed when Lady Alice summoned her to treat a Royalist when soldiers took over Lady Sticklands house. Unbeknown to them the wounded soldier was Prince Maurice who with Jaynes help recovered from his injuries.
The battle continued at Lyme where Jayne sets up a hospital to treat the wounded and where she saw the real horrors of war.
Throughout the storyline, William reveals his true identity and he and Jayne become true friends and then on to marriage.
This is a well written book with a great plot and one I would recommend.