First published 1881
Perched on a remote bluff, Dr. Breen's practice serves a close-knit community. But when a young woman's pregnancy scandal threatens to upend the town's delicate social order, the doctor must weigh his duty to his patients against the town's unforgiving judgment. As tensions rise, Breen's commitment to his profession collides with the relentless expectations of his neighbors, forcing him to confront the true cost of upholding his principles.
Genres: drama, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-dilemma, social-expectations
98 pages · Paperback