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A Theory in Vienna
by Heidi Gallacher
Pub Date
Oct 28 2025
| Archive Date
Nov 10 2025
Description
‘I bring to light a truth, which was unknown for many centuries with direful results for the human race.’ – Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis.
Imagine you’d discovered something. Something that could save hundreds of thousands of lives. But they wouldn’t let you tell anyone. Wouldn’t it drive you mad?
Young Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis uncovers the real reason thousands of young women are dying after childbirth. Yet, in mid-19th century Europe, his simple methods are ridiculed. Semmelweis faces the battle of his life to convince others that the cause is simple…
Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, A Theory in Vienna brings the remarkable story of this man to life.
‘I bring to light a truth, which was unknown for many centuries with direful results for the human race.’ – Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis.
Imagine you’d discovered something. Something that could save...
Description
‘I bring to light a truth, which was unknown for many centuries with direful results for the human race.’ – Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis.
Imagine you’d discovered something. Something that could save hundreds of thousands of lives. But they wouldn’t let you tell anyone. Wouldn’t it drive you mad?
Young Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis uncovers the real reason thousands of young women are dying after childbirth. Yet, in mid-19th century Europe, his simple methods are ridiculed. Semmelweis faces the battle of his life to convince others that the cause is simple…
Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, A Theory in Vienna brings the remarkable story of this man to life.
A Note From the Publisher
British/Swiss author Heidi Gallacher holds a Masters in Creative Writing and has had a short story published in Prima magazine and poetry published as part of a collection. Now writing historical fiction, Heidi’s latest novel, A Theory in Vienna, is based on the life of pioneer Ignaz Semmelweis.
British/Swiss author Heidi Gallacher holds a Masters in Creative Writing and has had a short story published in Prima magazine and poetry published as part of a collection. Now writing historical...
A Note From the Publisher
British/Swiss author Heidi Gallacher holds a Masters in Creative Writing and has had a short story published in Prima magazine and poetry published as part of a collection. Now writing historical fiction, Heidi’s latest novel, A Theory in Vienna, is based on the life of pioneer Ignaz Semmelweis.
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9781835744215 |
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£4.99 (GBP)
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| PAGES |
320
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781835744215 |
| PRICE |
£4.99 (GBP)
|
| PAGES |
320
|
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Reader (EPUB)
NetGalley Shelf App (EPUB)
Send to Kindle (EPUB)
Send to Kobo (EPUB)
Download (EPUB)
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