An American Suffragette

"An American Suffragette" by Isaac Newton Stevens is a historical novel that places Dr. John Earl, a celebrated doctor just back from India, amidst the exciting changes happening in New York City at the start of the 1900s. As he gets used to being home, including reconnecting with his fiancée, he finds himself drawn to the growing movement for women's right to vote. A major influence is Silvia Holland, a fascinating and dedicated suffragette whose powerful speeches and actions inspire the doctor to think differently about women's roles in society and their rights. The story follows Earl as he begins to understand and appreciate the suffragette cause, which puts him at odds with old ideas, leading to difficult choices as personal relationships begin to clash with the changing times.