Dr. Wainwright's Patient: A Novel

By Edmund Yates

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst village gossip and changing times, a captain and a doctor navigate family secrets and hidden affections surrounding the mysterious illness of a beloved invalid.

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Literature Fiction

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2019-11-08

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Summary

"Dr. Wainwright's Patient: A Novel" by Edmund Yates is a story that unfolds in the late 1800s, centered on interactions between Captain Derinzy, his niece Annette, and the enigmatic Dr. Wainwright in the transforming village of Beachborough. Captain Derinzy, a somewhat irritable yet refined man, grapples with the modernization of his beloved village and the well-being of his niece. Annette's mysterious illness brings Dr. Wainwright from London, stirring questions and local gossip amongst people like Mrs. Powler and Mrs. Jupp. The narrative hints at deeper family issues and potential romances as the villagers observe the relationships between those three and others, creating a compelling story driven by character interactions and subtle plot developments.