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The Citadel follows the life of Andrew Manson, a young and idealistic Scottish doctor, as he navigates the challenges of practicing medicine across interwar Wales and England. Based on Cronin's own experiences as a physician, The Citadel boldly confronts traditional medical ethics, and has been noted as one of the formation of the National Health Service. A groundbreaking novel of its time and a National Book Award winner, The Citadel has been adapted into several successful film, radio, and television productions around the world, including the Oscar-nominated 1938 film starring Ralph Donat,…
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19 editions · 4 languages- Paperback · English · 2019Picador · 432 pages · 9781529015386
- Hardcover · English · 1998CitadelYestermorrow Inc · 9781567231380
- Paperback · English · 1996Orion mass market paperback · 380 pages · 9780575600034
- Hardcover · English · 1981CitadelUlverscroft Large Print Books · 592 pages · 9780708980057
- Paperback · English · 1979Longman · 9780582528895
- Paperback · English · 1965Little, Brown · 368 pages · 9780316161831
PhysiciansFictionEnglish fictionPhysicians -- Fiction.Fiction, generalChildren's fictionPhysicians, fictionWales, fiction