The Mad Doctor (novel)

The Mad Doctor
Author F. J. Thwaites
Country Australia
Language English
Publisher Jackson & O'Sullivan
Publication date
 1935

The Mad Doctor is a 1935 novel by F. J. Thwaites.[1][2]

Thwaites based the novel on a story he heard from an old man while crossing the Atlantic in 1933. However he changed the ending.[3]

Plot

A Sydney surgeon is sent to jail. When he gets out, he goes to work in the African jungle.

Adaptation

The novel was adapted for radio in Adelaide in 1936.[4] During the production of this, Thwaites met the actress Jessica Harcourt, who he later married.[5]

The Mad Doctor in Harley Street

The Mad Doctor in Harley Street
Author F. J. Thwaites
Country Australia
Language English
Publication date
 1938

The Mad Doctor in Harley Street is a 1938 novel by Thwaites. It was a sequel to The Mad Doctor.[6]

The novel was adapted for radio in 1938.[7]

References

  1. ↑ ""THE MAD DOCTOR".". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. National Library of Australia. 5 December 1935. p. 7. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "BOOK REVIEWS.". The Examiner. Launceston, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 21 December 1935. p. 2 Edition: DAILY, Section: SPECIAL SATURDAY SECTION. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Began to sell.". The Canberra Times. National Library of Australia. 19 August 1979. p. 4. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Broadcasting Programmes For Week.". The Mail. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 16 May 1936. p. 12. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "ACTRESS AND AUTHOR WED QUIETLY.". The News. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 1 March 1938. p. 1. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "Brief Reviews of New Books.". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 2 July 1938. p. 6. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "RADIO.". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 8 July 1938. p. 11 Section: Second Section. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
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