The Citadel

<p><b>A book which inspired the creation of the NHS introduced by bestselling writer, Adam Kay.</b><br><br><b>By former doctor A. J. Cronin, <i>The Citadel </i>is a moving story of tragedy, triumph and redemption. With a foreword by Adam Kay, the bestselling author of <i>This is Going to Hurt.</i></b><br><br>When newly qualified doctor Andrew Manson takes up his first post in a Welsh mining community, the young Scot brings with him a bagful of idealism and enthusiasm. Both are soon strained to the limit as Andrew discovers the reality of performing operations on a kitchen table and washing in a scullery, of unspeakable sanitation, of common infantile cholera and systemic corruption. There are no X-rays, no ambulances &ndash; nothing to combat the disease and poverty.<br><br>It isn&rsquo;t long before Andrew&rsquo;s outspoken manner wins him both friends and enemies, but he risks losing