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Joël Dicker

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""Let Me Feel Your Pulse"" is a novel written by O. Henry, originally published in 1909. The story revolves around a young doctor named John Thorndyke who is struggling to establish himself in his profession. He is given a chance to prove his worth when he is called to attend to a wealthy patient named Mr. Culpepper. However, things take a turn for the worse when Thorndyke falls in love with Culpepper's daughter, Miss Lantry. The novel is a romantic comedy that explores the themes of love, ambition, and class differences. It is set in New York City in the early 1900s and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. The characters are well-developed and the plot is filled with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, ""Let Me Feel Your Pulse"" is a charming and witty novel that showcases O. Henry's talent for storytelling. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys romantic comedies and historical fiction.1910. Previously published in Cosmopolitan under the title, Adventures in Neurasthenia. William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) was the most popular short story writer of his time. His stories typically revolved around two of his favorite themes, the situation of the impostor and fate as the one unavoidable reality of life. Another device he used was the surprise ending, usually coming about through coincidence. He was the founder of the humorous weekly The Rolling Stone. When the weekly failed, he joined the Houston Post as a reporter and columnist. He was convicted of embezzling money, although there's much debate over his actual guilt, and while in prison he started to write short stories. His first work, Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking appeared in McClure's Magazine. After emerging from prison Porter changed his name to O. Henry. He then moved to New York and wrote a story a week for the New York World, also publishing in other magazines. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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