The Doctor’s Double: An Anglo-Australian Sensation (1896)

The Doctor's Double: An Anglo-Australian Sensation is a novel written by Nat Gould and first published in 1896. The story is set in England and Australia and follows the life of Dr. John Thorndyke, a respected physician who is also a keen horse-racing enthusiast. Thorndyke is known for his expertise in treating horses and is often called upon to attend to injured animals.One day, Thorndyke is approached by an Australian horse trainer named Jack Dene, who bears a striking resemblance to the doctor. Dene is in England to compete in the upcoming racing season and is looking for a way to gain an edge over his competitors. He proposes that he and Thorndyke switch places, with Dene posing as the doctor and Thorndyke taking on the role of the horse trainer.Thorndyke agrees to the plan, and the two men begin their double life. Dene, posing as Thorndyke, gains access to valuable information about his rivals and is able to use his medical knowledge to give his horses an advantage. Meanwhile, Thorndyke, posing as Dene, learns the ins and outs of horse racing and becomes a successful trainer in his own right.As the racing season progresses, the two men must navigate the challenges of their double lives, including the risk of being discovered and the strain it puts on their personal relationships. The Doctor's Double is a thrilling tale of deception, ambition, and the high stakes world of horse racing.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.