The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York

Name: The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York
Author: Edward Eggleston

By Edward Eggleston

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The novel portrays fashionable urban society caught up in the vogue of mind-cure and faith healing, following Charles Millard and his circle as a charismatic faith practitioner gains influence, leading to contested cures, a dangerous case of diphtheria, and divisions among friends. Relationships and social ambitions are tested as physicians, patients, and converts clash over belief and medical science; crises force private reckonings, repentance, and reconciliations. Scenes alternate between salons, soirées, and medical encounters, examining credulity, enthusiasm, and moral responsibility while tracing personal growth, romantic entanglements, and the costs of misplaced trust.

About the Author

Edward Eggleston

Edward Eggleston was an American author and historian, known for his contributions to literature that often reflect the life and culture of 19th-century America. He wrote both fiction and non-fiction, with notable works including "The Hoosier Schoolmaster," which captures the essence of rural life in Indiana, and "The Beginners of a Nation," a historical account of early English settlements in America. Eggleston's storytelling often blends adventure with moral lessons, making his works appealing to both young readers and adults. His narratives provide insight into American life and character during a transformative period in the nation's history.