The Doctors Family is a novella by Mrs. Oliphant revolves around Dr. Edward Rider, a compassionate and dutybound doctor in the small town of Carlingford, who finds himself in a complicated emotional and familial situation. The plot centers on Dr. Riders relationship with his irresponsible brother, Fred, who returns from Australia with his family. Fred, does little to support his family, leaving the burden of care to his wife and especially his sisterinlaw, Nettie. Dr. Rider, initially trying to help the family eventually falls in love with Nettie. Dr. Rider is torn between his romantic feelings for Nettie and his ongoing sense of responsibility toward his brother, reflecting the theme of familial duty and the sacrifice it demands. The novella explores the emotional complexities of family life, with particular attention to the roles of women in the Victorian era, their expectations of selflessness, and the difficult balance between personal desires and the demands of duty.

Binding: Paperback;126 pages; Publisher: Repro India Limited; Classification: ; Weight: 281 g; Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 9

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