The Doctor's Double: An Anglo-Australian Sensation (1896)

By Nathaniel Gould

Book Overview

The Doctor's Double: An Anglo-Australian Sensation is a novel written by Nat Gould and first published in 1896. The story follows the life of Dr. John Thorndyke, a wealthy and respected physician who is forced to flee from his home in England after being falsely accused of a crime. Thorndyke travels to Australia, where he assumes a new identity and begins a new life as a horse trainer. However, his past catches up with him when he is recognized by a former acquaintance, who threatens to expose his true identity. To make matters worse, Thorndyke falls in love with a beautiful young woman, but their relationship is threatened by the secrets he is keeping. The Doctor's Double is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. The novel is set against the backdrop of the horse racing world in Australia, and Gould's vivid descriptions of the races and the horses add to the excitement of the story. Overall, The Doctor's Double is a classic Victorian-era novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories. It is a well-crafted and engaging tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167046943
• ISBN13: 9781167046940
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"