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Summary

The Citadel is a novel by Scottish author Archibald Cronin, published in 1937. At the heart of the narrative is the story of a young doctor, Andrew Manson, who, after graduating from university, arrives to work in a small coal mining town in Wales. The book describes his struggle against medical corruption, conservatism, and ignorance within the medical community. Manson decides to leave the town and practices in London, where he faces other ethical dilemmas related to working in a private clinic. Throughout the book, Manson strives to maintain his ideals and views on medicine, despite the challenges to his career and personal life. The book made a significant contribution to the discussion and reform of medical ethics and practice in the United Kingdom.