A Woman on the Knife's Edge: Hearts and Sails Book 4 - Woman Ahead of Her Time in a Historical Adventure.

"First, do no harm."

After Jamie Flowers rejects her love, surgeon Ella Parker leaves the ship heartbroken. With the help of her sharp-tongued friend Matilda, she finds solace in healing and treats Lillian, a young wife trapped in illness and a cruel marriage. When Lillian is confined to a mental asylum, Ella finds herself reunited with her brilliant teacher Dr. Miller and offered the position she has always dreamed of.

At first glance, the asylum seems a haven, but beneath the polished halls lies a darker reality. As Ella learns the true cost of progress, she must discern who is truly insane before she—and the patients she’s sworn to protect—fall prey to the “accidents” that plague the asylum.

Meanwhile, Jamie lives under the shadow of a death sentence. Told by Dr. Miller he will not survive past twenty, he left his home to spare his family from grief and wishes to save Ella from the same burden.

Can Ella uncover the truth about the asylum’s dangers and about Jamie before it’s too late?

The fourth novel in the Hearts and Sails series, by award-winning author, Alina Rubin.

Author

Alina Rubin is a best-selling author who celebrates heroines with strong voices and able hands. Amidst the pandemic, she authored her debut novel while working in IT. Her characters took her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams. She’s an accomplished speaker and an owner of Hearts and Sails Author Services.

Her novel, A Girl with a Knife, has won the Illinois Soon to be Famous Author Competition. Her book series is set in the Regency England era, but her characters are more likely to suture wounds and climb rigging than dance at a ball.

Alina obtained a B.S. and M.S. in Business and Information Technology from DePaul University. She lives near Chicago with her husband and daughter. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling.