The Physician's Wife A Novel (1875)

The Physician's Wife is a novel written by Helen King Spangler and published in 1875. The story centers around the life of a physician's wife, Mrs. Eustace, who is married to a successful and respected doctor. Despite her husband's success, Mrs. Eustace feels unfulfilled and trapped in her role as a wife and mother. She longs for more independence and intellectual stimulation, which leads her to pursue a career in medicine. However, her husband and society at large are not supportive of her aspirations, and she must navigate the challenges and prejudices of the time to achieve her goals. The novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the struggles of women in the 19th century.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.