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The Way of All Flesh

By Ambrose Parry
Series: A Raven and Fisher Mystery
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The Way of All Flesh by Ambrose Parry immerses you in 19th-century Edinburgh, where young medical student Will Raven finds himself entangled in a series of mysterious deaths. Alongside Sarah Fisher, a housemaid with ambitions of her own, they delve into the gritty world of early medical practices and societal tensions, confronting dangerous secrets and uncovering hidden truths. This gripping tale combines rich historical detail with a thrilling investigation.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the gritty realism of Victorian Edinburgh, where a young medical student and a determined housemaid uncover dark secrets amidst the burgeoning world of medical advancement. It masterfully blends historical fiction with a thrilling mystery, perfect for readers who appreciate a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue hidden behind the facade of 19th-century society.

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The Way of All Flesh

A vivid and gripping historical crime novel set in 19th century Edinburgh, co-written by bestselling author Chris Brookmyre and consultant anaesthetist Dr Marisa Haetzman.

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The Way of All Flesh is set in Edinburgh, 1847. Will Raven is a medical student, apprenticing for the brilliant and renowned Dr Simpson. Sarah Fisher is Simpson's housemaid and has all of Raven's intelligence but none of his privileges.

As bodies begin to appear across the Old Town, Raven and Sarah find themselves propelled headlong into the darkest shadows of Edinburgh's underworld. And if either of them are to make it out alive, they will have to work together to find out who's responsible for the gruesome deaths.

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The Way of All Flesh by Ambrose Parry, set in Victorian Edinburgh, is lauded for its vivid historical setting and rich, atmospheric portrayal of the city. The novel skilfully intertwines wit, mystery, and historical intrigue, drawing readers into a gripping Gothic plot rooted in real events. It has been praised for its compelling storytelling, memorable characters, and expert research in its exploration of medical experiments and murder.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786893802

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 432

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Ambrose Parry Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: A Raven and Fisher Mystery

About the Author

Ambrose Parry is a pseudonym for a collaboration between Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman. The couple are married and live in Scotland. Chris Brookmyre is the international bestselling and multi-award-winning author of over twenty novels, including Black Widow, winner of both the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year.

Dr Marisa Haetzman is a consultant anaesthetist of twenty years' experience, whose research for her Master's degree in the History of Medicine uncovered the material upon which this novel was based. The Way of All Flesh is the first book in the series.
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