Set in 1840s Edinburgh, The Way of All Flesh is a diverting tale of murder as well as a horrifying eye opener on the obstetrics of the time that made me wonder more than once how enough women have ever survived childbirth to have continued the human race. Will Raven has accrued more than just an education whilst studying to become a doctor. Having become friendly with a sex worker, Evie, Raven has borrowed heavily for some ne’erdowells to help her out of a situation, […]