The Doctor's Wife
Narrated by Kirsten Wever
- Length
- 17 hrs 54 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Erika
Published in 1864, Mary Elizabeth Braddon's The Doctor's Wife explores themes of adultery, death, and the struggles of female identity through the story of Isabel Gilbert, who feels trapped in an unfulfilling marriage. While reminiscent of Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, Braddon's narrative uniquely examines the implications of Isabel's choices and is celebrated as her most literary and self-aware work. This classic women's 'sensation' novel skillfully intertwines scandalous elements with a deeper commentary on women's lives and aspirations.
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