Similar scenes are happening across theworld; I believe self-isolating Spaniards were the first to holler their appreciation for hard-working health workers. Patricia Nicol shared a selection of books featuring hero doctors, including Somerset Maugham’s The Painted Veil (pictured left) and Rebecca Abrams’ Touching Distance (pictured right)Somerset Maugham’s The Painted Veil was partly inspired by his own medical studies at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. When that blows up in her face, Kitty is forced to accompany Walter to mainland China, where cholera has broken out. Today his is regarded as a pioneering medical mind. We must all now do our bit to support medical workers, not least by staying home.

Source: Daily Mail April 05, 2020 23:13 UTC