The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York

In the bustling streets of turn‑of‑century New York, society pulses with ambition and intrigue. Charles Millard glides through this world with effortless style—his handsome bearing and keen eye for fashion making him a fixture at the city’s most fashionable salons.

When a charismatic “faith doctor” begins offering cures through mind‑power and whispered belief, Millard is drawn into a circle of patients, skeptics, and fervent believers. The novel follows his tentative steps into this emerging world of Christian Science, mesmerism, and other airy therapies, exploring how the promise of quick relief clashes with the harsh realities of urban life. As he watches friends and strangers place their hopes in unseen forces, his own convictions are quietly tested.

The story paints a vivid portrait of a city at a crossroads, where old values meet daring new ideas. It offers a thoughtful look at how faith, ambition, and the desire for healing shape the human heart, all with a light touch of social satire.