Peter Raynal, Surgeon // The Soft Answer

~~~ first published 1949 by Mills & Boon ~ original title "The Soft Answer"

This is the story of Kay Somers, nurse, and Peter Raynal, a popular and brilliant surgeon. The strongly opposed forces of their respective characters bring them into a constant conflict which comes to a head when Kay is confronted with the loss of her position at St. Jude's Hospital, and the breaking of her engagement to the ambitious young farmer who has been a life-long family friend.

The story is set against the background of Hospital life and Kay's own rural home, and brings into relieve the diverse qualities of her nature. Her gradual change of heart is brought about through her affection for an ailing child, a reciprocated affection which pierces Kay's natural armour of reserve. It is the child Christine's influence on Kay which forges the first link of understanding between herself and Peter Raynal, an understanding which is destined to change the whole course of Kay's life and bring her the joy and happiness which she had once believed lost to her for all time.

Hero: Doctor Peter Raynal
Heroine: Nurse Kay Somers