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Dr. Wainwright's Patient: A Novel

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The narrative charts a young man's ardent courtship and the social complications it produces in a provincial community, as friends, family, and rival suitors intervene. Episodes move between workplace decorum, drawing-room politics, letters and private councils, and a physician's involvement that raises questions of duty and sentiment. Characters alternate between witty manoeuvre and sincere passion while journeys and misunderstandings create suspense that gradually resolves through confessions, relenting, and reconciliations.

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Edmund Yates

Edmund Yates was a 19th-century English novelist and playwright known for his contributions to the genre of domestic fiction. His works often explore themes of social class and personal relationships within the context of Victorian society. Among his notable novels is "A Righted Wrong," a three-volume narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotions and moral dilemmas. Yates also wrote "Black Sheep" and "Kissing the Rod," both of which reflect his keen observations of contemporary life. His storytelling is characterized by a blend of humor and pathos, making him a significant figure in the literary landscape of his time.

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