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The Country Practice

Meredith Appleyard

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Dec 28, 2014 Brenda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own-read, arc, 2015-release, aussie-authors, net-galley, romance, rural, contemporary-fiction, read-on-kindle

Tired and jet-lagged, Meghan Kimble found herself in her new home of Magpie Creek after a five hour bus trip from Adelaide. Not expecting to be thrust into her locum role immediately on her return from London, she barely had time to greet her parents before she was on her way. Now, resting in the staff room of the hospital with a cup of coffee while she waited to be taken to the Matron’s residence, Meghan heard a sudden yell for help from the A & E. A farmer was having a heart attack – her intro Tired and jet-lagged, Meghan Kimble found herself in her new home of Magpie Creek after a five hour bus trip from Adelaide. Not expecting to be thrust into her locum role immediately on her return from London, she barely had time to greet her parents before she was on her way. Now, resting in the staff room of the hospital with a cup of coffee while she waited to be taken to the Matron’s residence, Meghan heard a sudden yell for help from the A & E. A farmer was having a heart attack – her introduction to her new position was immediate and tension filled…

As Meghan settled into the role of the town’s only GP, for the next four weeks anyway, she found her patients were mostly there because they were curious. Though having been without a doctor for some time plus previously having had to travel, there were some serious cases. And when farmer Sean Ashby arrived at the surgery, Meghan’s receptionist, Julia was astounded to see him. But it seemed that Meghan’s red curls had taken Sean’s eye…

Busy day and night - with middle of the night call-outs to the hospital - Meghan felt a level of exhaustion that would only be eased by sleep. But as well, she found she was enjoying the friendliness of the locals of Magpie Creek – their welcoming attitudes made her feel a part of the community. Meghan’s confusion was building – she was determined to continue with her plans; but suddenly something happened. What would she do? What would her future become?

I thoroughly enjoyed The Country Practice by Aussie author Meredith Appleyard. Her debut novel, it was filled with a delightful mix of tension, suspense and romance. I found it difficult to put down, and though slightly predictable (the romance) the plot was a wonderful blend which pulled me right in. The rural setting was well laid out (easy to visualise as I’ve lived in similar areas), with word pictures putting me right there in the bakery of Magpie Creek or in the pub having a counter meal. The locals felt like people I know; people I grew up with. I’ll definitely be reading more of this author, and have no hesitation in recommending The Country Practice highly.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy to read and review.
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Apr 24, 2022 Catsalive rated it really liked it

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Having read & enjoyed All About Ella recently, I had to look up Appleyard's back catalogue. This is her debut novel & it is partly a sweet, predictable romance, but it has enough bite & local flavour to have kept me interested. So interested that I read it all in only two sittings - I had to break for dinner :0)

Meghan Kimble has come to a small country town as a locum. She is working solo as the medical practice GP & in the hospital, as well as being on-call 24/7. Meghan is tired but thriving on ...more

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