DOCTOR IN LOVE. by Gordon, Richard - 1957

London: Michael Joseph, 1957. 188 pp, 8vo (8" H). In this latest installment of the 'Doctor' series, "Gordon soon discovers that a busy practitioner needs a wife as much as a stethoscope. As his other friend, Tony Benskin, observes, 'The patients don't like you messing about with their wives unless they know you've got one of your own at home'. And of course there has to be someone to answer the telephone, open the door, keep the N.H.S. records, cook the dinner, do the laundry - and protect him from some of his female patients. Dr Gordon's only worry is that the right girl will turn up. She does, but only after an unfortunate love affair which should illustrate to patients the dangers of failling for the same nurse as their doctor. He proposes, is accepted, and soon comes to the conclusion that a couple who can survive the preparations for their wedding can overcome pretty well everything in their married life to come. Despite relatives and real estate, solicitors and salesmen, bridesmaids and builders, and the doubtful though undoubted assistance of his friends, Dr Gordon finally marries the girl - but only just." Light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, one page with small corner crease, light finger print on verso of dedication page, previous owner's name on front pastedown, tiny ink mark on front free endpaper, minor bump at board corners, light soiling on top of text block. Dust jacket has light edgewear/wrinkling - mainly at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, a few tiny chips and one small tear - archivally taped, light rubbing, soiling and light stain on rear panel, light water mark on bottom inside edge.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good-/Good-.