05 - Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock by Anna Katharine Green

Unravel the mysteries of Doctor Izard in this thrilling tale by Anna Katherine Green, known as The American Agatha Christie. The story begins in a somber hospital ward where two patients near deaths door are approached by a stranger with an eerie proposition. The narrative then transitions to a different town, years earlier, where young Polly Earles life is upended by the unexplained death of her mother and the sudden disappearance of her father. Raised by kind-hearted neighbors, Polly blossoms into a vibrant young woman on the brink of matrimony. However, her world is shaken when a stranger arrives with a disturbing request. Doctor Izard, a deeply private individual who once attended to her mother, becomes a key player in the unfolding drama.