In 1932, Dr. Meg Laurel leaves her husband and Boston to visit her friend Effie at an orphanage, only to find it closed. Effie is dying in her hometown, Eagle's Nest, under the care of healer Granny Arrowroot. Despite her best efforts, Meg fails to save Effie, who asks her to stay and help the community with her medical knowledge. Meg faces resistance from the backward and tradition-bound people, who prefer ancient customs over modern medicine.
The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
In 1932 Boston, a Harvard-educated doctor named Dr. Meg Laurel clashes with a corrupt judge, Adamson, leading to a difficult decision that puts her husband's career at risk.