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"The Doctor's Dilemma" from Hesba Stretton. English writer of children's books (1832-1911).

The Doctor's Dilemma

Hesba Stretton was the pen name of Sarah Smith who was born on July 27th 1832 in Wellington, Shropshire, the younger daughter of bookseller, Benjamin Smith and his wife, Anne Bakewell Smith, a devout Methodist. Although she and her elder sister attended the Old Hall school in... Read Full Overview

First published in 1872, the story is that of Olivia who, as the curtain opens, has been locked in a room, threatened, and is frantic to escape. She sees her chance, and her escape takes her to the smallest of the Channel Islands named Sark. There she and lives peacefully, under... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Title: The Doctor's Dilemma.

Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known... Read Full Overview

"The Doctor's Dilemma" by Hesba Stretton is a powerful work of 19th-century Christian fiction exploring themes of faith and poverty in England. This meticulously prepared edition brings a timeless story of religious conviction to a new audience. Set against the backdrop of... Read Full Overview