In 1951, Tyne Milligan is in her final few months of nurses' training in Calgary, Alberta. She is looking forward to graduation and her eventual marriage to the man she loves. But, because that man is not of her faith, Tyne finds herself in bitter conflict with her staunchly Roman Catholic parents. Then two unrelated events shatter her confidence. One of her two best friends makes a life changing mistake; and Tyne's plans for her own future crumble. Will a promising career and the love of a handsome young doctor be enough to make up for what she has lost? The answer will come only when Tyne learns to face up to reality, and trust her life to God.

Doris Riedweg has been published in several major newspapers in Canada. Her short stories have appeared in the literary magazines, Litwit Review and CANADIAN STORIES, both of which are published in Ontario. Two of her short storieshave won top awards in writing contests. She is the editor and principal author of The Hospital on the Hill, a history of Langley Memorial Hospital 1948-1998. Doris is a member of a professionally led critique group. She has participated in writing workshops through Surrey Continuing Education, and has attended the Surrey International Writers' Conference for many years. Doris, a native of Saskatchewan and a former nurse, lives with her husband on the family farm in Langley, B.C.

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With her unique style and attention to detail, novelist Doris Riedweg brings to life the culture of the mid twentieth century. Still Waters is a beautiful story of love, and of power, prejudices and intolerance between individuals, families and church affiliations. The author has woven many twists and turns into the plot. Just when the reader figures out how it will unfold another surprise is waiting. This is also a fascinating account of hospital training schools of that era with their expectations and demands on student nurses. Residence life and strict adherence to rules, both on and off the wards, reflect the cultural mores expected of women in that decade.

Billie Askey