The Doctor's Family

The Doctor's Family is a novella by Mrs. Oliphant revolves around Dr. Edward Rider, a compassionate and duty-bound doctor in the small town of Carlingford, who finds himself in a complicated emotional and familial situation. The plot centers on Dr. Rider's 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 sister-in-law, Nettie. Dr. Rider, initially ...