Oct 27, 2019PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The Anatomist's Apprentice is a good old whodunit in the style of Agatha Christie. Thomas Silkstone is an anatomist, a lecturer, and an American studying in England during the US Revolutionary War. He is asked to perform an autopsy on…
Jul 18, 2019poetdeluxe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This one was slow start for me. I had to force myself to continue. Eventually, it caught flame, but really, it was never outright intriguing in terms of the mystery. I found the details of the late 18th century setting more interesting.
Although the author is a little too fond of red herrings, she writes well and displays her historical and scientific knowledge in a way that's both subtle and interesting.
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mrsgail5756
Jun 21, 2013mrsgail5756 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The book was okay – but not one of my favorites.
genre_gal7
Apr 23, 2013genre_gal7 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very good with historical details and a nice twisty plot.
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stellaau
Jan 14, 2013stellaau rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting plot. Just when you think you know "who'd done it"; new clues/facts proves otherwise. The ending is surprising.
I couldn't put the book down since I want to find out who did it!
Jun 03, 2012steinhia rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Chose this title because it seemed like another I had enjoyed in the past called "The Alienist." It wasn't. A simple and quick read from what appears to be a new author with (perhaps) promise for future offerings.
Apr 11, 2012fictionrules rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A chillling, gothic tale about the death of a young english lord. Who killed him? Was it his jealous and malevolent brother in law who stands to gain much from the unfortunates demise? An anatomist-protagonist named Dr. Thomas risks his…
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The Anatomist's Apprentice