Dr. Rumsey's Patient by L.T. Meade

The novel revolves around the complex relationship between a doctor and his patient, who becomes increasingly entangled in the doctor's personal life. The story explores themes of power dynamics, emotional manipulation, and the blurred lines between professional and personal relationships. As the narrative unfolds, it raises questions about the ethics of medical practice and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1888 · Genre: Medical Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction · 24 chapters · 89,547 words

First lines

Two young men in flannels were standing outside the door of the Red Doe in the picturesque village of Grandcourt. The village contained one long and straggling street. The village inn was covered with ivy, wistaria, flowering jessamine, monthly roses, and many other creepers. The flowers twined round old-fashioned windows, and nodded to the guests when they awoke in the morning and breathed perfume upon them as they retired to bed at night. In short, the Inn was an ideal one, and had from time immemorial found favor with reading parties, fishermen, and others who wanted to combine country air and the pursuit of health with a certain form of easy amusement. The two men who now stood in the porch were undergraduates from Balliol. There was nothing in the least remarkable about their appearance -- they looked like what they were, good-hearted, keen-witted young Englishmen of the day. The time was evening, and as the Inn faced due west the whole place was bathed in warm sunshine.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L.T. Meade
• Date: 1888 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Medical Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
• Length: 89,547 words
• Structure: 24 chapters, 1,978 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Medical Fiction — The plot revolves around medical themes and the experiences of patients and doctors.
• Drama — The narrative explores emotional and interpersonal conflicts among characters.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, influencing character behavior and societal norms.
• Mystery — Elements of suspense and investigation are present, as characters seek to uncover truths.

Tags

Medical Fiction · Mystery · Thriller · Psychological Thriller · Detective Story · Crime Fiction · Victorian Era · London Setting · Female Protagonist · Amnesia · Memory Loss · Identity Crisis

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV

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