It might be a researcher in the field of regenerative medicine. Their work on tissue regeneration and advanced therapeutic techniques could lead to novel healing ideas.
Maybe it's an alternative medicine practitioner. They explore unconventional methods and combine different modalities to offer fresh healing concepts.
It could be a holistic doctor. They often come up with unique approaches to health and healing that go beyond traditional medicine.
It could be something like 'Great Expectations author' or 'A Tale of Two Cities creator'.
I think 'cape' could be a clue for a comic accoutrement. It's a common accessory for superheroes in comics.
It could be a common theme or setting. Maybe a specific author's name or a genre.
Tom Joad. He is from 'The Grapes of Wrath' which was published in 1939. The story follows the Joad family's journey during the Great Depression.
One of the most famous Nabokov novels is 'Lolita'. It's a controversial yet highly regarded work that tells the story of Humbert Humbert's obsession with a young girl. The novel is known for its complex narrative structure and Nabokov's masterful use of language.
It could be 'narrator' as a common term for someone who tells a story.
Perhaps 'weighty' in a more metaphorical sense. A 'weighty' novel is one that has a lot of depth, complex themes, and substantial content. For instance, classic novels like 'Moby - Dick' are weighty not just in their physical form but also in the ideas and stories they convey. This could be what the crossword clue is hinting at.
It could be something like 'ROMANCE AUTHOR' or 'EMOTIONAL SCRIBER'.
It could be a specific author's name or a title of one of the novels in the series.