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THE SURGEON. THE SECRET. THE SCANDAL. Dr. James Barry was one of the most respected-and most notorious-surgeons in the British Empire. A volatile genius, he was an uncompromising pioneer who fought bureaucratic corruption, championed sanitation, and performed one of the first successful Caesarean sections in Africa where both mother and baby survived. He rose to the highest ranks of the Army Medical Department, challenging governors and dueling rivals along the way. Yet, when Dr. Barry died in 1865, a devastating secret came to light: the decorated Inspector General was biologically female. For fifty years, this brilliant mind lived a professional life that was impossible for a woman in the 19th century. The Surgeon, The Secret, and The System is the definitive biography that unmasks the person behind the pseudonym, revealing a life of strategic necessity, fierce dedication, and profound sacrifice. It is the story of a pioneer who changed medicine, and a mystery that rocked the British establishment. Approx.164 pages, 28900 word count

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Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world. Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.

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