This classic book is Elizabeth Stuart Phelps' 1882 novel, "Doctor Zay" A lawyer from Boston sustains an injury whilst travelling in Maine. He is rescued by an attractive woman who, mush to his disbelief, is a highly competent doctor. As he realises just how high a level of medical care he is receiving, he begins to fall hopelessly in love with his doctor. A fantastically entertaining a thought-provoking tale, "Doctor Zay" will appeal to fans of feminist literature, and would make for a marvellous addition to any collection. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward (1844-1911) was a pioneering feminist American writer. Other notable works by this author include: "A Singular Life" (1895) and "The Gates Ajar" (1868). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.