Life in the late 1800s wasn’t easy for medical students from
poor backgrounds like Arthur, and one of the few ways to pay tuition was
through the illegal “resurrection” of buried corpses for use in anatomy
laboratories. Life wasn’t much easier for Jesse, who fled his
ultra-controlling, wealthy socialite family and ended up as a grave-digger. Now
a vengeful judge is looking for a reason to throw Arthur in jail, and Arthur’s
budding romance with Jesse might provide just the excuse.
The pacing of this historical novel is perfectly balanced,
from desperate action to the sweet, slowing unfolding of a deep connection
between the two men. Historical details create a vivid setting that heightens
the stakes, drawing the reader ever deeper into this compelling story.
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