A review by raemelle
Beloved Poison by E.S. Thomson
4.0
Jem is a woman living as a man so that she can work as an assistant apothecary to her father, who himself is beginning to weaken from a mysterious ailment.
The story takes place in Victorian London, within the walls of a crumbling hospital. The details of the old medical methods are both horrifying and fascinating.
Jem stumbles upon six tiny coffins holding small dolls that appear to represent babies. The discovery prompts a murderer to resurface, and Jem finds herself investigating. But the murderer soon sets sights on pinning Jem for the murders, and she is forced to uncover the truth to clear her name.
This was a very well written book. It kept me hooked from the first chapter. An excellent read for anyone interested in learning about antiquated medical techniques, and the gritty world of London in the mid-1800’s.
The story takes place in Victorian London, within the walls of a crumbling hospital. The details of the old medical methods are both horrifying and fascinating.
Jem stumbles upon six tiny coffins holding small dolls that appear to represent babies. The discovery prompts a murderer to resurface, and Jem finds herself investigating. But the murderer soon sets sights on pinning Jem for the murders, and she is forced to uncover the truth to clear her name.
This was a very well written book. It kept me hooked from the first chapter. An excellent read for anyone interested in learning about antiquated medical techniques, and the gritty world of London in the mid-1800’s.