The Citadel

The Citadel

by Archibald Joseph Cronin (Author)

Synopsis

When newly-qualified doctor Andrew Manson takes up his first post with a Welsh mining community he is full of idealism and enthusiasm. However, he finds that the reality of practising medicine in primitive conditions very different from the theory, and he makes enemies as well as friends.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 380
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 25 Apr 1996

ISBN 10: 0575600039
ISBN 13: 9780575600034

Author Bio
A. J. Cronin was born in Scotland in 1896. In 1914 he entered the Faculty of Medicine at Glasgow University, but his studies were interrupted by war service as a surgeon sub-lieutenant in the Navy. He graduated in 1919, and was later appointed Medical Inspector of Mines. He practised medicine in London until ill-health made him return to literature, and he wrote many hugely successful novels, including the famous Dr Finlay series. He was married with three sons, and died in 1981.