Cora and The Doctor; or, Revelations of A Physician's Wife
By Madeline Leslie
Length11h 7m
About this audiobook
In "Cora and The Doctor; or, Revelations of A Physician's Wife," Madeline Leslie offers a gripping narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of marriage, societal expectations, and the challenges of medical practice in the 19th century. The novel is rendered in a richly descriptive literary style, weaving together elements of realism and emotional depth, while simultaneously reflecting the era's cultural and moral dilemmas. Through the eyes of its protagonist, Cora, the text dismantles the romanticized notions of the medical profession, revealing the personal sacrifices and societal pressures faced by physicians' families. Madeline Leslie, a pioneer in women's literature, utilized her experiences and observations as a novelist and as a woman navigating a male-dominated society to craft this poignant tale. Her background as an author who often addressed women's roles and responsibilities provided her unique insights into the lives of women like Cora, whose loyalty and struggles expose the often-hidden emotional labor behind the façade of decorum and intellect. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in historical fiction that delves into gender roles and medical ethics, as it not only entertains but also invites reflection on the personal and societal implications of professional life during a transformative period in American history.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length11 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
22CHAPTER XXII.
2CHAPTER II.
23CHAPTER XXIII.
3CHAPTER III.
24CHAPTER XXIV.
4CHAPTER IV.
25CHAPTER XXV.
5CHAPTER V.
26CHAPTER XXVI.
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6CHAPTER VI.
27CHAPTER XXVII.
7CHAPTER VII.
28CHAPTER XXVIII.
8CHAPTER VIII.
29CHAPTER XXIX.
9CHAPTER IX.
30CHAPTER XXX.
10CHAPTER X.
31CHAPTER XXXI.
11CHAPTER XI.
32CHAPTER XXXII.
12CHAPTER XII.
33CHAPTER XXXIII.
13CHAPTER XIII.
34CHAPTER XXXIV.
14CHAPTER XIV.
35CHAPTER XXXV.
15CHAPTER XV.
36CHAPTER XXXVI.
16CHAPTER XVI.
37CHAPTER XXXVII.
17CHAPTER XVII.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII.
18CHAPTER XVIII.
39CHAPTER XXXIX.
19CHAPTER XIX.
40CHAPTER XL.
20CHAPTER XX.
41CHAPTER XLI.
21CHAPTER XXI.
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