The Physician's Wife: A Novel (1875)

By Helen King Spangler

Book Overview

The Physician's Wife is a novel written by Helen King Spangler and was first published in 1875. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary, who marries a physician named Dr. Edward West. Mary is a beautiful and virtuous woman who is deeply in love with her husband. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers that her husband is addicted to opium.As Mary struggles to come to terms with her husband's addiction, she becomes increasingly isolated and alone. She is forced to confront the harsh realities of addiction and the toll it takes on both the addict and their loved ones. Despite the challenges she faces, Mary remains steadfast in her love for her husband and is determined to help him overcome his addiction.The Physician's Wife is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of love, addiction, and the human spirit. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1120914981
• ISBN13: 9781120914989
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"