This is book six in the Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mysteries, which are the exploits of an American anatomist in 18th century London.  I had read book two last year, and somehow didn’t realize this one was four books after that already.  Still, I was able to pick up the threads of the series without too much effort again. It begins with a duel between Thomas and another man, over the affections of Lady Lydia Farrell, whom Thomas hopes to marry.  She has been through some […]