Dr. Adriaan

Dr. Adriaan, published in the early 20th century, is the final installment of Louis Couperus' Books of the Small Souls quartet. Set ten years after The Twilight of Souls, it follows Constance and Henri van der Welcke as they navigate life in their family home in Driebergen, alongside various relatives including Mamma van Lowe and Mathilde's children. The story centers on the return of Mathilde's husband, Dr. Adriaan, who balances his medical practice with family responsibilities, exploring themes of familial duty and societal expectations.