The Dop Doctor

"The Dop Doctor" by Richard Dehan is a story that takes place in South Africa around the beginning of the 1900s. It's about an Englishman named Richard Mildare who is trying to cope with the death of his partner and their child, while also trying to raise their surviving infant daughter. The story shows Richard struggling with his sadness and the challenges of life in a difficult place, as well as dealing with the problems of the time. He is also trying to find a good place to bury his partner, while constantly battling a harsh landscape which reflects his painful emotions and leading us to consider the heavy topics of affection, grief, and seeking forgiveness within the pages of the novel.