Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Wainwright's Patient is a novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and published in 1878. The story revolves around the life of Dr. Wainwright, a physician who is highly respected in his community for his medical expertise and compassionate nature. The novel opens with the doctor being called to attend to a patient who is seriously ill. As he begins to treat the patient, he becomes increasingly drawn to her and develops a strong emotional bond with her.The patient, whose name is Helen, is a young woman who is suffering from a mysterious illness. As Dr. Wainwright tries to diagnose her condition, he becomes more and more convinced that it is a psychological rather than physical ailment. Helen's family, however, are convinced that she is physically ill and are resistant to Dr. Wainwright's suggestions.As the story progresses, Dr. Wainwright becomes more and more involved in Helen's life, trying to help her overcome her illness and find happiness. However, his involvement with her begins to take a toll on his own personal life, and he finds himself torn between his duty to his patient and his obligations to his family.Dr. Wainwright's Patient is a compelling novel that explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
