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The Midwife's Apprentice
Cushman, Karen
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historical fiction
coming of age
past tense
third limited POV
~102 pp
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2026-04-12
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melancholic
earnest
quiet
A historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding. Plot-driven.
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Prose density
45
sparse
dense
Pacing
30
slow burn
propulsive
Emotional tone
40
dark
hopeful
Worldbuilding
20
minimal
maximal
Char / plot
85
character-driven
plot-driven
Interiority
60
external
introspective
Ending
50
unresolved
cathartic
Stakes
40
intimate
epic
Content
Violence
30%
none
extreme
Sexual content
10%
none
explicit
Humor
40%
serious
comedic
Romance
10%
none
central
Structure & Cast
Structure
Word count
25,433
Page count
~102 pp
Prologue
—
Epilogue
—
Tense
past
Cast & World
POV
third limited
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