Richard Gordon's life was moving rapidly towards middle-aged lethargy - or so he felt. Employed as an assistant in general practice - the medical equivalent of a poor curate - and having been 'persuaded' that marriage is as much an obligation for a young doctor as celibacy for a priest, Richard sees the rest of his life stretching before him.Losing his nerve, and desperately in need of an antidote, he instead signs on with the Fathom Steamboat Company. What follows is a hilarious tale of nautical diseases and assorted misadventures at sea.Yet he also becomes embroiled in a mystery - what is in the Captain's stomach remedy? And more to the point, what on earth happened to the previous doctor?
Richard Gordon Book order (chronological)
Richard Gordon, the pen name of a former English surgeon, brings a unique insider's perspective to his medical-themed novels. His writing is celebrated for its witty and often farcical explorations of life within teaching hospitals and the medical profession. Gordon skillfully blends humor with authentic detail, creating characters and situations that resonate with readers. His work offers an entertaining yet insightful look into the world of medicine, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.
Podivuhodné dějiny lékařství
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Kniha populární formou shrnuje dějiny lékařství, genetiky, mikrobiologie a dalších lékařských oborů.
Dr. Gordon verliebt
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Tief atmen, Frau Doktor
- 183 pages
- 7 hours of reading
