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Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell
1872
1958
Coburn, Fordyce, Mrs.
The Sick-a-Bed Lady
And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business
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"The Sick-a-Bed Lady" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the titular character, who is a young woman recovering from a severe illness in a seaside house cared for by the Young Doctor, who becomes a central figure in her life. As she navigates her sickness and the peculiarities of her condition, themes of love, identity, and healing begin to emerge. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the Sick-A-Bed Lady, who resides in a lavish bed and finds herself lost in vivid daydreams about her surroundings, including the ocean and the distant land of France. As she grapples with her illness, she meets the Young Doctor, who nurtures her back to health both physically and emotionally. Their interactions are filled with childlike innocence and an evolving bond as he cares for her, leading to complicated feelings and questions about her identity amidst her fragmented memories. The opening provides an intriguing glimpse into a whimsical and poignant tale of recovery intertwined with budding romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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