
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
A former city physician abandons the bustling Hudson labs for a modest cottage on the remote Sweetapple Cove, where he quickly becomes the sole medical service the scattered fishing community can rely on. The diary entries capture his uneasy transition from white collars to oilskins, his gratitude toward the welcoming Barnett family, and the steady stream of locals seeking his aid. As he settles into the rhythm of tide‑touched days, he wrestles with the quiet that stretches long after the last patient leaves his door.
Amidst this solitude he meets Dora Maclennon, a bright‑spirited woman whose playful banter about growth and choice reveals a yearning for something beyond the harsh sea‑air. Their conversations drift from youthful optimism to the awkward confessions of a doctor unaccustomed to navigating matters of the heart. Through his reflections, listeners glimpse a man caught between professional duty and the desire for connection, all set against the stark, windswept backdrop of the cove.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (381K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-09-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1861–1924
Known for early 20th-century fiction set in rugged northern landscapes, this American writer brought wilderness adventure and small-community drama together in a warm, readable style. His books often pair romance and hardship with a strong sense of place.
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