Beautiful ballerina Nicole Hudson, who rose to Broadway stardom from a heartbreaking childhood, is stirred by flowers and letters from a secret admirer who is inspired by her dancing. His letters hint at a great aspiration he has and at his despair over obstacles thwarting him.Her secret admirer is David Lang, a young neurosurgeon with a medical breakthrough---a way of re-growing damaged nerves to cure brain and spinal-cord injuries. David's frustration arises because his experimental treatment, which he believes to be safe, requires approval from New York's health system, CareFree, a bureaucracy wracked with cost overruns and other, politically motivated priorities. To David's chagrin, it will take years for him to get through the red tape.When the ballerina, Nicole, suffers a brain injury that leaves her blind, her only hope is David's new cure. She never imagines that the neurosurgeon treating her is also her secret admirer. Nicole learns of the new treatment and pleads with David to try it on her. Moved by her desperation, he does the unthinkable. He performs the first of two brain surgeries on Nicole. The second operation must follow within weeks, if she is to regain her sight.David's illegal surgery unleashes a firestorm. His license is suspended, and he is ordered to discontinue Nicole's treatment or face jail. David vows to complete Nicole's treatment, no matter the price. Mortified that he could lose his license and be jailed, Nicole refuses further treatment.David must take on the entire system to fight for his work, his ideals, and the woman he loves. An unusual hero, a tender love story, a revolutionary medical breakthrough, and a bitter conflict with the law converge in one explosive case.NOBLE VISION combines a rich mix of story elements in one satisfying read. It is a nail-biting thriller, a passionate love story, and a duel of the conflicting ideologies piercing the heart of medicine today. Read Less