Description

Book Synopsis
The heart-wrenchingly honest and fascinating new book from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of UNNATURAL CAUSES, Dr Richard Shepherd

A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

''Each chapter is like a finely-crafted detective story . . . Shepherd writes beautifully, and despite its subject, the book is very funny in parts'' DAILY TELEGRAPH

''Enlightening, strangely uplifting . . . Shepherd''s final chapter on death itself is a meditation of great beauty and light which puts all the darkness of the previous pages into perspective'' DAILY MAIL

''Deeply insightful. Unflinching'' THE TIMES
''Fascinating'' DAILY EXPRESS

''This book is about death, but in it I will take readers on a journey through life . . .''
_________

Dr Richard Shepherd, Britain''s top forensic pathologist, has spent a lifetime close to the dead.

As a medical detectiv

The Seven Ages of Death Every chapter is like a

    Product form

    £21.84

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £22.99 – you save £1.15 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 1 Aug 2026.

    A Hardback by Dr Richard Shepherd

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Seven Ages of Death Every chapter is like a by Dr Richard Shepherd

      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/02/2021
      ISBN13: 9780241472033, 978-0241472033
      ISBN10: 241472032

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The heart-wrenchingly honest and fascinating new book from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of UNNATURAL CAUSES, Dr Richard Shepherd

      A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

      ''Each chapter is like a finely-crafted detective story . . . Shepherd writes beautifully, and despite its subject, the book is very funny in parts'' DAILY TELEGRAPH

      ''Enlightening, strangely uplifting . . . Shepherd''s final chapter on death itself is a meditation of great beauty and light which puts all the darkness of the previous pages into perspective'' DAILY MAIL

      ''Deeply insightful. Unflinching'' THE TIMES
      ''Fascinating'' DAILY EXPRESS

      ''This book is about death, but in it I will take readers on a journey through life . . .''
      _________

      Dr Richard Shepherd, Britain''s top forensic pathologist, has spent a lifetime close to the dead.

      As a medical detectiv

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account