A young medical student in 1828 Edinburgh is lured into body snatching, blending gothic horror, true crime, and queer romance.
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A young medical student in 1828 Edinburgh is lured into body snatching, blending gothic horror, true crime, and queer romance.
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In the tradition of The Alienist and Anatomy: A Love Story, a decadently macabre, dark and twisty gothic debut set in 19th century Scotland – when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh – as a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching.Historical fiction, true crime, and dark academia intertwine in a harrowing tale of murder, greed, and the grisly origins of modern medicine for readers of Lydia Kang, ML Rio, Sarah Perry, ...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual content with on-page scenes; includes a romantic relationship with some explicit moments.
Violence & gore
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Extreme gore with graphic depictions of body snatching, dissection, and murder by serial killers.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a central focus of the narrative.
Substance use
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Moderate portrayal of alcoholism and drug use; includes addiction themes.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Major queer romance between main characters James and Nye; central to the story.
Religious content
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Minor religious references tied to historical context; not a dominant theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on medical ethics and class in 19th-century Scotland.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of systemic suffering and cruelty in historical medical practices.
Other
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