{"product_id":"the-anatomists-apprentice-9781472118639","title":"The Anatomists Apprentice","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 18th-century meets the sharp blade of forensic science...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst 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...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Tessa Harris:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A densely plotted yarn about a crafty 18th-century poisoner wreaking havoc on the Oxfordshire estate of a noble family . . . we await - in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn engrossing, lively and satisfying series debut. - BookPage\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHarris' research is meticulous. The results are a historical CSI with a romance and excellent mystery. - Romantic Times\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHarris has more than a few tricks up her sleeve, and even veteran armchair puzzle solvers are likely to be surprised. - Publishers Weekly\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083997159767,"sku":"9781472118639","price":22.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-anatomists-apprentice-9781472118639","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}