{"product_id":"9780733653506","title":"The General Hospital","description":"Author: Anne Buist\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780733653506\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hachette Australia\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 31 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sparkles with a realism and moral complexity . . . Taut, fast-paced and wonderfully engaging' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA profound and engrossing medical drama by bestsellers Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTrainee psychiatrist \u003cb\u003eDoctor Hannah Wright\u003c\/b\u003e is back where she worked as an intern: the general hospital. This time, instead of dealing with patients' broken bodies, she's tackling their mental health issues, with a roving commission to cover the medical, surgical and obstetric wards. All the while learning that mental and physical health are inextricably linked.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristina\u003c\/b\u003e is planning to sue her obstetrician - Hannah's ex-boyfriend - for mental distress during labour. \u003cb\u003eJunjie\u003c\/b\u003e's Olympic dream has been shattered by injury. Is he at risk of taking his own life? \u003cb\u003eMax\u003c\/b\u003e's bipolar medication might keep him level-headed, but it is destroying his kidneys. And \u003cb\u003eIshani \u003c\/b\u003eclaims that setting herself on fire was an accident, but her story doesn't stack up.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen she's not on call, Hannah finds herself navigating an unexpected friendship and the promising early days of a new relationship with fellow trainee \u003cb\u003eAlex\u003c\/b\u003e, before her grandmother reveals an explosive family secret.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilled with realism, heart and humour, esteemed Australian psychiatrist Anne Buist and internationally bestselling author Graeme Simsion (\u003ci\u003eThe Rosie Project\u003c\/i\u003e) bring us into the world of physical and mental health in this unique novel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An addictive series' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCOUNTRY STYLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This might be their best yet' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGOOD READING MAGAZINE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A profound and engrossing medical drama' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE EXAMINER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Glass House\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Oasis\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Contains all the comforting trappings of a fast-paced medical procedural' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSYDNEY MORNING HERALD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine\u003c\/i\u003e and Simsion's \u003ci\u003eThe Rosie Project\u003c\/i\u003e' \u003c\/b\u003eBOOKS + PUBLISHING\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A masterfully told, character-driven novel that will have you laughing and crying in equal measures'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE AUSTRALIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An inside eye on the experience of young doctors . . . [with] a compassionate lightness of touch'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE AGE \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A unique novel that's so timely' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDAILY TELEGRAPH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Deeply empathetic' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857148264606,"sku":"ADS-9780733653506","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780733653506.jpg?v=1781481968","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780733653506","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}