The Consumptive is a novel written by Gertrude, first published in 1850. The story follows the life of a young woman named Helen, who is diagnosed with consumption (tuberculosis) and given a limited time to live. Despite her illness, Helen remains determined to live life to the fullest and make the most of the time she has left. She travels to Italy with her family, where she falls in love with a young artist named Carlo. However, their relationship...