The Physician

""The Physician"" is a four-act play written by Henry Arthur Jones in 1897. The story revolves around Dr. Richard Middleton, a successful physician who is dedicated to his work and has a strong sense of duty towards his patients. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful and wealthy patient, Mary Baring. Despite her engagement to another man, Dr. Middleton cannot resist his feelings for her and is torn between his professional ethics and personal desires.As the play progresses, Dr. Middleton's dilemma intensifies, and he struggles to make the right decisions. Meanwhile, Mary's fianc�����, Sir John Ovington, becomes suspicious of their relationship and tries to expose their affair. The play explores themes of love, duty, and morality, and raises questions about the boundaries between personal and professional life.Overall, ""The Physician"" is a gripping drama that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges that arise when personal and professional lives collide. It is a thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences 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.