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Overview

A breathtaking novel of romantic obsession, longing and one woman's choice between motherhood and her operatic calling

It is 1903. Dr. Ravell is a young Harvard-educated obstetrician with a growing reputation for helping couples conceive. He has treated women from all walks of Boston society, but when Ravell meets Erika-an opera singer whose beauty is surpassed only by her spellbinding voice-he knows their doctor- patient relationship will be like none he has ever had.

After struggling for years to become pregnant, Erika believes there is no hope. Her mind is made up: she will leave her prominent Bostonian husband to pursue her career in Italy, a plan both unconventional and risky. But becoming Ravell's patient will change her life in ways she never could have imagined.

Lush and stunningly realized, The Doctor and the Diva moves from snowy Boston to the jungles of Trinidad to the gilded balconies of Florence. This magnificent debut is a tale of passionate love affairs, dangerous decisions, and a woman's irreconcilable desires as she is forced to choose between the child she has always longed for and the opera career she cannot live without. Inspired by the author's family history, the novel is sensual, sexy, and heart-stopping in its bittersweet beauty.

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In her book-club friendly debut, McDonnell weaves the intriguing tale of an early 20th-century opera singer torn between her career and motherhood. Erika von Kessler, a mezzo-soprano of some regard, and her husband, Peter Myrick, have been trying without success to conceive a child for all six years of their marriage. They seek out the expertise of Dr. Ravell, a Boston obstetrician renowned for his fertility successes. Ravell, mesmerized by Erika’s beauty and talent, vows to do anything to help the couple realize their dream of children, even if it means deceiving them, which, of course, it does. Meanwhile, Erika isn’t so sure about her desire for motherhood and secretly makes plans to leave her husband and pursue fame in Italy. McDonnell bases the story on her family history and expertly incorporates surprising facts about the history of fertility research into a twisting tale of miscommunication, love, and unrealized dreams. (July)
Carolyn See
Some novels just naturally enslave you, and this is one of them…The effectiveness of the narrative comes from the novelist's striking skill. From the very first pages, we are utterly engaged in what's going to happen to these three people—they become as close to us as family friends. Each has legitimate ambitions and dreams; each is capable of acting with astonishing selfishness and self-interest.
—The Washington Post

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780670021888
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 7/22/2010
  • Pages: 432
  • Sales rank: 909,676
  • Product dimensions: 9.36 (w) x 6.64 (h) x 1.35 (d)

Meet the Author

Adrienne McDonnell
Adrienne McDonnell

Adrienne McDonnell has taught literature and fiction writing at the University of California, Berkeley. She lives near San Francisco in a house overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 9, 2010

    Fabulous Novel - Hard to Put Down

    What a great read - such an amazing story. It is so well written. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 20, 2012

    Check it out

    I enjoyed the story, but didn't like the ending. I am glad I read it, but the end fizzled for me. Check it out, maybe it was just me!

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  • Posted July 15, 2011

    A rare treat

    Such a beautiful book. Just sucks you in.

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  • Posted September 14, 2010

    Intriguing Story

    The author has done extensive research on the places, era and characters in this fascinating tale of her first husband's ancestors. The doctor is renowned for his successful fertility treatments. Determined that they will have a family, the diva's husband seeks the doctors help when it becomes evident that there is a problem.Unforeseen events unfold as a result.Shocking decisions are made. The reader is taken on an emotional and an actual journey as the characters pursue their desires from Boston to Trinidad, Florence and Egypt. This is an engrossing read. Highly recommended for book clubs.

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  • Posted August 27, 2010

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    A dash of Intrigue and Scandal

    This book was a great read!
    From the very beginning, it pulled you in with a mouth dropping scandal that I shouted out loud as I read it, "OH MY GOD".

    The Doctor & the Diva is everything it promises to be, and when you learn of the research that went into it, it pulls you in even more.

    The two things that would have made me give a better rating:
    -Spicier love scenes. I felt this was a romantic tale, and I wanted to be drawn in more to the fantasy aspect of it.
    -At times I felt there were filler scenes that were not necessary, and it dragged on a little.

    Over all, it was a great debut book!

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