
Dr. John Silence is an unconventional physician who blends rigorous medical training with a deep, almost uncanny sensitivity to the unseen forces that can disturb the human mind. When a mysterious Swedish lady arrives at his modest office, she begs his help for a strange affliction that threatens to erase her sense of humor—a condition ordinary doctors have no remedy for. Intrigued by the oddity and guided by his own quiet compassion, Silence agrees to listen, setting the stage for a case that will test the limits of both science and the occult.
The story follows Silence as he navigates the shadowy border between conventional medicine and the psychic realm, employing his rare gifts to uncover hidden causes that lie beyond ordinary perception. Through witty dialogue and a subtle, atmospheric tone, the narrative invites listeners into a world where the mind’s hidden layers can be as perilous as any physical disease. It’s a thoughtful, slightly eerie adventure that showcases a healer’s dedication to those who fall through society’s cracks, promising a compelling blend of mystery and empathetic insight.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (598K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2015-06-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1951
A master of supernatural fiction, this British writer turned ghost stories into something stranger and more atmospheric, often drawing on the power of wilderness and the unseen. His work helped shape modern weird fiction, with tales like "The Willows" and "The Wendigo" still haunting readers today.
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