Description
The Karma Suture by Rosamund Kendal is a sharp and witty medical drama set in one of Cape Town’s busiest public hospitals. It follows Sue Carey, a young doctor navigating the relentless pressures of life on the wards while also wrestling with her own battles to stay sane, sober, and human in an environment that constantly tests her limits.
Blending heartbreak and humour, the novel offers an unflinching look at the realities of healthcare in South Africa. Through Sue’s encounters with patients who both inspire and devastate her, and men who test her heart in unexpected ways, the story becomes one of resilience, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Drawing from the author’s own experiences as a doctor, it delivers authenticity alongside biting observations and moments of levity.
Moving, funny, and refreshingly honest, The Karma Suture is perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction with a medical edge, especially those drawn to stories that balance gritty realism with hope.
Rosamund Kendal is a medical doctor who lives and works in KwaZulu-Natal.
