Spencer Brade M.D.

the long version

"Married in name only .... the marriage of Spencer Brade, M.D., to Carol Grahame was one of simple convenience. He needed money to start the practice -- wanted it desperately -- she needed a husband immediately. With the Grahame fortune he could set himself up. In return, Carol was able to give her unborn child a name. But soon Spencer Brade found himself in love with the beautiful girl who was his wife. The money she had given him seemed like an insurmountable barrier between them. He decided that he must make money quickly, without caring too much how he got it, and pay Carol back. Only then could he hope to win her love in return and make their marriage one in fact as well as one in name. ... Spencer Brade, M.D. is the thrilling story of an idealistic young doctor who allows himself to be corrupted by the medical vultures of a great and honorable profession ..."