The White Maniac; a Doctor's Tale
The story follows Dr. John MacKenzie, a brilliant doctor who is struggling to make sense of a mysterious illness that has been plaguing his patients. He discovers that the illness is caused by a rare and deadly virus, and he must race against time to find a cure before it spreads further. As he investigates the virus, he discovers a sinister plot involving a powerful pharmaceutical company and a mysterious figure known only as the White Maniac. With the help of his colleagues, Dr. MacKenzie must unravel the mystery and find a cure before it's too late. The White Maniac; A Doctor's Tale is a thrilling medical mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a gripping story of science, suspense, and intrigue that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
By Mary Fortune · First published 1911 · Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Horror · 8,165 words
First lines
In the year 1858 I had established a flourishing practice in London; a practice which I owed a considerable portion of, not to my ability, I am afraid, but to the fact that I occupied the singular position of a man professional, who was entirely independent of his profession. Doubtless, had I been a poor man, struggling to earn a bare existence for wife and family, I might have been the cleverest physician that ever administered a bolus, yet have remained in my poverty to the end of time. But it was not so, you see. I was the second son of a nobleman, and had Honourable attached to my name; and I practiced the profession solely and entirely because I had become enamoured of it, and because I was disgusted at the useless existence of a fashionable and idle young man, and determined that I, at least, would not add another to their ranks.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Mary Fortune
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Fiction
- Length: 8,165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 274 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Psychological Thriller — The title of the book suggests a psychological element, and the plot revolves around a doctor's tale, which implies a suspenseful and thrilling story.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mysterious element, and the plot revolves around a doctor's tale, which implies a suspenseful and mysterious story.
- Horror — The title of the book implies a horror element, and the plot revolves around a doctor's tale, which implies a suspenseful and frightening story.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Mary Fortune.
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