"Doctor Therne" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical fiction novel situated in the late 1800s. It follows Dr. James Therne, a doctor wrestling with ethical challenges in a society gripped by public health fears and vaccine debates. Haunted by his role in a smallpox outbreak in Dunchester and burdened by the loss of his daughter Jane, Therne's advocacy for vaccination has left him feeling responsible. His life takes a dramatic turn when a perilous stagecoach journey through Mexico, fraught with bandits, foreshadows the difficult choices and moral struggles that will define his journey.
Doctor Therne
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
A doctor's life spirals into turmoil as he confronts disease, bandits, and the heavy weight of his choices amidst a society battling epidemics and questioning medical advancements.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
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