The Cape Doctor A Novel
The Cape Doctor by E. J. Levy is a historical novel published by Little Brown on August 2, 2022. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Jonathan Mirandus Perry, who transitions from a penniless Irish girl to a celebrated physician, navigating the complexities of identity and societal expectations in 19th-century medical circles.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Perry’s journey as he embraces his new identity and pursues a medical career in Edinburgh and London, ultimately becoming a prominent figure in Cape Town. The story delves into themes of coming of age and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in the context of Perry’s friendship with the Cape Governor, which leads to scandal and danger. E. J. Levy’s portrayal of this historical figure offers insight into the struggles and triumphs of a life lived authentically against the backdrop of societal norms.
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A “gorgeous, thoughtful, heartbreaking” historical novel, The Cape Doctor is the story of one man’s journey from penniless Irish girl to one of most celebrated and accomplished figures of his time (Lauren Fox, New York Times bestselling author of Send for Me).
Beginning in Cork, Ireland, the novel recounts Jonathan Mirandus Perry’s journey from daughter to son in order to enter medical school and provide for family, but Perry soon embraced the new-found freedom of living life as a man. From brilliant medical student in Edinburgh and London to eligible bachelor and quick-tempered physician in Cape Town, Dr. Perry thrived. When he befriended the aristocratic Cape Governor, the doctor rose to the pinnacle of society, before the two were publicly accused of a homosexual affair that scandalized the colonies and nearly cost them their lives.
E. J. Levy’s enthralling novel, inspired by the life of Dr. James Miranda Barry, brings this captivating character vividly alive.
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