Blind Policy

"Blind Policy" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in Raybeck Square, where we are introduced to a mix of characters, including Dr. Fred Chester and Aunt Grace, offering a glimpse into their relationships and personal struggles. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, trust, and societal pressures appear to be integral, particularly with the concern surrounding the romantic involvement of the doctor and his fiancée, Isabel. At the start of the book, readers witness an evening filled with playful banter and heartfelt exchanges among a group of characters, set around a dinner table. Aunt Grace expresses her apprehensions about marriage, warning Isabel to be cautious, as she reflects on her own unhappy experiences. The atmosphere shifts when a beautiful, distressed woman bursts in, urgently calling for Dr. Chester to save her husband Robert, who has suffered a grave injury. This dramatic turn lays the foundation for a series of events that intertwine love, duty, and moral dilemmas, setting the stage for a gripping narrative as the doctor grapples with his feelings for both the injured man's wife and the implications of his responsibility in this life-and-death situation.

Blind Policy, by George Manville Fenn. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #32881.