The Lobotomist's Wife A Novel

This enthralling historical novel tells the story of Ruth Emeraldine, a compassionate woman determined to help those suffering from mental illness following her brother's suicide after WWI. She marries the charismatic and brilliant Dr. Robert Apter, a pioneer championing the radical new treatment of the lobotomy, which Ruth initially believes is a miracle cure. However, her faith in her husband and the procedure begins to crumble as Robert spirals into deluded megalomania, operating on patients recklessly, often with horrific results. The narrative highlights the plight of Margaret Baxter, a vulnerable young mother who is severely depressed after the birth of her third child, and is poised to become Robert's next victim when he proposes the lobotomy as her only hope. Inspired by a shocking chapter in medical history, the novel follows Ruth as she must confront her husband and fight against the odds to save Margaret and many others from the harrowing consequences of Robert's unchecked ambition.

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