By Tessa Harris
In the mysteries of the physique, particularly those that were murdered, 18th-century anatomist Dr. Thomas Silkstone makes a speciality of uncovering the tell-tale clues that lead in the direction of justice. . . .
Newly published from the infamous asylum referred to as Bedlam, girl Lydia Farrell reveals herself in an both terrifying position—as a homicide suspect—when she stumbles upon the mutilated physique of Sir Montagu Malthus in his research at Boughton Hall.
Meanwhile Dr. Thomas Silkstone has been injured in a duel with a guy who may possibly or would possibly not have dedicated the grisly deed of which Lydia is accused. regardless of his damage, Thomas hopes to transparent his beloved’s strong identify by way of carrying out a postmortem at the sufferer. With a little detective paintings, he learns that Montagu’s throat used to be slit by way of no traditional blade, yet a ceremonial Sikh dagger from India—a clue that could be hooked up to the fabled misplaced mines of Golconda.
From the mysterious disappearance of a cursed diamond buried with Lydia’s useless husband, to the timeless legend of a hidden treasure map, Thomas needs to stick to a path of international dignitaries, royal agents—and much more victims—to unveil the sinister and surprising secrets and techniques within the stones. . . .
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