James Miranda Barry by Patricia Duncker

James Miranda Barry

Patricia Duncker

A fascinating and compulsive read which, at times, raises more questions than it answers. Based on the real James Miranda Barry, a well known, controversial, nineteenth century medical reformer, with an ambiguous sexual identity. It will leave you wanting to find out more.

Extract
These were men who were getting older, fatter, grey-haired; the adventure of their lives was already undertaken and achieved, their roads already chosen. Now they were choosing for me ....

'Welcome aboard James Miranda Barry. You'd be wasted as a woman. Join the men.'

Then they all laughed.

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