Dr. Zoe Cavendish

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Based on a true story and set during the Great Depression, Dr. Zoe Cavendish finds herself torn between societal expectations and her desires. Zoe embarks on a pioneering adventure of Northwestern Alberta as one of the first female Canadian doctors. As she traversed the ethical waters as a feminist in 1930, she also had to conquer treacherous challenges, including harsh weather conditions and rugged landscapes, using limited resources. Her dream of being a medical doctor and humanitarian to frontier immigrants and the Indigenous Beaver tribe comes at a great personal cost. Her indomitable, provocative spirit and unwavering determination against all odds propel her forward while torn between love and duty. Will she succeed or succumb to the pressures of society? Find out in this captivating tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption.

Colleen Neily is a retired Registered Nurse of 42 years, and now she is doing her passion - writing. This debut novel was inspired when she read her great aunt's memoirs as one of the first female Canadian doctors who ventured west as a medical missionary. Neily hopes readers can relate to the characters and find something meaningful in the story. She is working on her next historical novel, The Story of the Sisters of St. Josephs.