{"product_id":"the-lazarus-curse-9780758293374","title":"The Lazarus Curse","description":"In 1780s London, American anatomist Dr. Thomas Silkstone is plunged into a swirling cauldron of sorcery, slavery, and cold-blooded murder . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the sole survivor of an ill-fated scientific expedition to Jamaica goes missing upon his return to London, Dr. Thomas Silkstone--entrusted with cataloging the expedition's New World specimens--feels compelled to investigate. There are rumors of a potion that has the power to raise the dead--and the formula is suspected to be in the private journal that has disappeared along with the young botanist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Dr. Silkstone searches for clues to the man's whereabouts, he is drawn deeper into a dark and dangerous world of vengeance, infidelity, murder, and the trafficking of corpses for profit. Without the support of his beloved Lady Lydia Farrell--from whom he has been forcibly separated by law--he must confront the horrors of slavery, as well the very depths of human wickedness. And after a headless corpse is discovered, Dr. Silkstone begins to uncover the sinister motives of those in power who would stop at nothing to possess the Lazarus potion. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Dead Shall Not Rest\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOutstanding. . .well-rounded characters, cleverly concealed evidence and an assured prose style point to a long run for this historical series. --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePopulated with real historical characters and admirably researched, Harris's novel features a complex and engrossing plot. A touch of romance makes this sophomore outing even more enticing. Savvy readers will also recall Hilary Mantel's \u003ci\u003eThe Giant, O'Brien\u003c\/i\u003e. --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Anatomist's Apprentice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDensely plotted. . . We await--indeed, demand--the sequel. --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn absorbing debut. . . Harris has more than a few tricks up her sleeve and even veteran armchair puzzle solvers are likely to be surprised. --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSmart misdirection and time-period appropriate medical details make for a promising start to a new series. A strong choice for readers of Ariana Franklin and Caleb Carr. --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTessa Harris \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the acclaimed Dr. Thomas Silkstone mysteries, including \u003ci\u003eSecrets in the Stones\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Anatomist's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of Oxford University with a history degree, Tessa has also been a journalist and editor, contributing to many publications such as the\u003ci\u003e Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also acted as a literary publicist for several well-known authors. Readers can visit her website at tessaharrisauthor.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kensington Publishing Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556384903442,"sku":"9780758293374","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e3e1db80-4686-4551-95e0-c85f2aeac16e.jpg?v=1731753150","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-lazarus-curse-9780758293374","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}