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Book SynopsisThe 18th-century meets the sharp blade of forensic science...
The death of Lord Edward Crick has unleashed a torrent of gossip through the seedy taverns and elegant ballrooms of Oxfordshire. Few mourn the dissolute young man - except his sister, the beautiful Lady Lydia Farrell. When her husband comes under suspicion of murder, she seeks expert help from Dr. Thomas Silkstone, a young anatomist and pioneering forensic detective from Philadelphia.
Against his better judgment he agrees to examine Sir Edward''s decomposing corpse, and soon learns that it is not only the dead but also the living to whom he must apply the keen blade of his intellect. And the deeper the doctor''s investigations go, the greater the risk that he will be consigned to the ranks of the corpses he studies...
Praise for Tessa Harris:
''A densely plotted yarn about a crafty 18th-century poisoner wreaking havoc on the Oxfordshire estate of a noble family . . . we await - in
Trade Review
A densely plotted yarn about a crafty 18th-century poisoner wreaking havoc on the Oxfordshire estate of a noble family . . . we await - indeed, demand - the sequel. - New York Times
An engrossing, lively and satisfying series debut. - BookPage
Harris' research is meticulous. The results are a historical CSI with a romance and excellent mystery. - Romantic Times
Harris has more than a few tricks up her sleeve, and even veteran armchair puzzle solvers are likely to be surprised. - Publishers Weekly
The author will have you flipping the pages at each unexpected turn in the plot. The novel is an absorbing read with a shocking twist at the end. - Historical Novel Society
