Heriot's Choice

Published in 1895, 'Heriot's Choice' by Rosa Nouchette Carey follows Mildred, a 28-year-old woman who puts her aspirations on hold to care for her brother's children. As she embraces her role as 'Aunt Milly,' she encounters Heriot, a pioneering woman doctor, leading to a profound exploration of women's roles in society. The novel questions the definition of strength in women, contrasting feminist ideals with traditional domesticity.