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Mr Hammond and the Poetic Apprentice<\/a> begins in the summer of 1814. Thomas Hammond, an apothecary surgeon near London, dreams of his son Edward becoming a great surgeon. However, his apprentice John Keats, an orphan, is seen as a daydreamer and a disappointment. Despite their differences, Thomas begins to appreciate John’s compassionate approach to patients. But just as John is about to qualify as a surgeon, he unexpectedly abandons medicine for poetry. Thomas is devastated and must confront his own mistakes. Can he learn valuable lessons from John before it’s too late?<\/b><\/p>\n

If you were forced to study British literature at all, you know Keats. But have you ever wondered what his life was like before he trained at Guy’s Hospital?<\/p>\n

This book is beautifully written and delivered so much more than I was expecting. At a time when consumption reigned, apothecaries could do nothing more than simply ease the symptoms of illness. A marvellous example of historical fiction, little facts are actually known about this specific time in Keats’ life. Hammond was actually one of the first general practitioners in England, and this story displays the stark reality of medicine in the Georgian era. Above all, it is a tale of duty, family, hope, and learning to see beyond science and suffering.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Only once you’ve healed yourself will you be able to better heal others.”<\/a><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I really liked it and gave it four stars.<\/p>\n

This book was acquired from NetGalley<\/a> in exchange for an honest review.<\/div>\n

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