Evelyn's pride and high standards lead her to marry a man she doesn't love, while leaving the man she does love in the past as a piece of history. Her true love is one who is “rich in youth, comeliness, talent, and ardor”, but poor in “fortune and friends”.
'Doctor Dorn's Revenge' is a tragic story about a love triangle gone wrong. It also incorporates a potent social critique of the institution of marriage as it existed in the 19th century.
A poignant and thought-provoking novel written by one of America's leading suffragettes, 'Doctor Dorn's Revenge' is the perfect for fans of strong female characters in 19th century literature.
Recommended for fans of the 2019 movie 'Little Women' based off the famous novel by Alcott — starring Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet.
Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) discovered writing at an early age, and she often thought up stories about villains, ghosts, or damsels in distress. Driven by economic misfortunes, she worked several jobs but later chose writing as her sole purpose. She was a devout feminist and did not marry. Her most famous works include the novel 'Little Women', its sequel 'Little Men', as well as 'Good Wives' and 'An Old-Fashioned Girl'.
