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Violence
Some
Historical murders including grave-robbing; period-era violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic subplot in historical timeline
Substance Use
Barely any
No significant substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate suspense; Gothic atmosphere and historical mystery
What this book is about
In present-day Boston, a woman buying a house uncovers a skeleton in the garden. In 1830, a young medical student named Norris Marshall is drawn into a web of murder and graverobbing. Tess Gerritsen's dual-timeline novel weaves historical Boston with a modern investigation, exploring the origins of forensic medicine in a story rich with period atmosphere.
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Historical violence and grave-robbing
Murder mystery
Period medical themes
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