This novel by Matilda Betham-Edwards explores the life of a 19th-century English doctor and his relationships with the people around him. From his troubled marriage to his friendships with other professionals, Jacob's life is full of drama and conflict. Betham-Edwards's writing is engaging and insightful, and her characters are complex and fully realized. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or in the social history of medicine.

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