The Book of Skulls: Book 1 in the Doctresses series (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781838028022)

A Victorian tale of gender-bending, hidden identity, obsession and gruesome murder, set in Edinburgh's Old Town. 1875. Liz Moliette; a poor orphan of unknown heritage, and Amulya Patel; from a wealthy Indian family, are the only female students at the Edinburgh Medical School, where a hostile attitude towards women is driven by Professor Atticus. However Liz and Amulya have allies in fellow student Campbell Preeble, The Reekie reporter Hector Findlay and the charming Dr Paul Love. In dire need of funds, Liz becomes assistant to gruff lecturer and police surgeon Dr Florian Blyth. When a series of grisly murders take place the doctor and Liz help Inspector Macleod in his investigation, which leads to the Edinburgh Asylum, the Burry Man festival and the quack science of phrenology. The search for the killer comes dangerously close to Liz as she uncovers family secrets.... Book 1 in the Doctresses series. edy horror Baobhan Sith, and YA novella Storm Hags.

Author: David Hutchison
ISBN-10: 1838028021
ISBN-13: 9781838028022
Publisher: Flying Sheep Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/24/2020
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/06/2022