The Infirmary
The Infirmary by Carly Reagon is a fiction work published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on October 9, 2025. This 384-page novel intertwines two timelines set in Suffolk, exploring themes of obsession and the weight of promises. The story begins in 1847 with Charles Keller, who takes a position as a surgeon at a country infirmary, only to confront the darker realities of his new environment. In the present day, Liam brings his family to a former infirmary for a holiday, unaware of the secrets that linger within its walls.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of hidden truths. The dual timelines reveal the connections between past and present, as both Charles and Liam grapple with their own burdens and the haunting legacy of St Cross. The book presents a chilling exploration of how some promises can lead to unforeseen consequences, and how the past can cast a long shadow over the present.
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Obsession is a sickness
For which there is no cure.
Suffolk, 1847.
Charles Keller needs to escape London, so he leaps when he is offered a position as surgeon at a country infirmary for the poor. But St Cross is not as he expected, and he soon finds himself reflecting on a promise he once made. A promise to do no harm.
Some promises are made to be broken.
Suffolk, 2023.
Liam has brought his family to an old country house for a holiday, a former infirmary called St Cross. He can’t tell them why they are really here, but he hopes that, after this, he can start again. No more lies, no more secrets. But what Liam doesn’t know is that the house is keeping secrets of its own.
And some secrets are so dark, they should never be brought to light.
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