Antidote to Murder

Set in Edwardian London, this fantastic mystery series features Britain's first female autopsy surgeon.

When an act of compassion misfires, autopsy surgeon Dr Dody McCleland must fight not only for her career, but also for her life.

The body of a scullery maid is discovered in her room. When it emerges that she had recently begged Dody to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, the coroner recommends Dody be tried for criminal abortion causing death. Meanwhile, the one man who might be able to help her, Chief Inspector Matthew Pike, is nowhere to be found. After another woman's body is discovered bearing all the hallmarks of the same crime, Dody suspects that a rogue doctor is on the loose.

Amid the turbulence of Edwardian London with its mix of strikes, suffragettes, German spies, exotic dancers and an illicit drug trade, Dody must unmask the killer before more girls are butchered and her own life ends on the gallows.

Praise for the Dr Dody McCleland mysteries:

'The elegant writing, pacing and characterisation of the novel reflect the period, [with] some chilling and graphic moments as the story heads to its satisfying conclusion' West Australian

'Cannily blending the forensic thriller with historical crime ... [plus an] endearingly eccentric heroine ... More please, Ms Young, and soon' Sunday Age

'This satisfying blend of history, forensics and crime is the first of a compelling new series' Woman's Day

Praise for The Anatomy of Death

"Brings early twentieth-century London to life, from the stately halls of government to the back alleys of the slums."--Victoria Thompson, author of the Gaslight Mysteries

"Fans of Maureen Jennings's Murdoch novels will welcome Australian author Young's promising debut, inspired by an actual riot in 1910 London...[Young] delivers a truly surprising reveal of the murderer's identity."--Publishers Weekly

"Beautifully written and edited, with the historical genre handled with care...It was a joy to read and one I am so glad I didn't miss out on."--Book Binge

"A fantastically well-written historical mystery with a unique protagonist and rich period details...The best historical mysteries are those that manage to transport the reader to the past, envelop them in the complexity of a good mystery and make them feel as if they know the protagonists so well that they can peek over their shoulders while collecting clues along the way. Felicity Young achieves this kind of excellence in The Anatomy of Death."--Night Owl Reviews

Felicity Young was born in Germany and educated in the United Kingdom whilst her parents were posted around the world with the British Army. In 1976 the family settled in Perth. Felicity trained as a nurse followed by an arts degree. In 1990 the family moved from the city and established a Suffolk sheep farm in Gidgegannup WA. Here she studied music, reared orphan kangaroos and started writing.

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