The Healers (1906)

The Healers is a novel written by Maarten Maartens and published in 1906. The book is set in the Netherlands and follows the story of a young doctor named Johan van Breukelen. Johan is a talented and ambitious doctor who is determined to make a name for himself in the medical field.As the story unfolds, Johan becomes involved with a local family, the Van Arkel's, who are dealing with a serious illness. The family's daughter, Cornelia, is suffering from a mysterious illness that no other doctor has been able to diagnose or treat. Johan becomes determined to find a cure for Cornelia and spends countless hours researching and experimenting.As Johan works to find a cure for Cornelia, he also begins to fall in love with her. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Cornelia is engaged to another man. Despite this, Johan continues to work tirelessly to save Cornelia's life and prove his love for her.The Healers is a compelling story of love, ambition, and the power of medicine. Maarten Maartens' vivid descriptions of the Dutch countryside and his intricate portrayal of the medical profession make this book a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or medical dramas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.