Hazel and Jack work together to uncover the secrets buried not just in unmarked graves, but in the very heart of Edinburgh society.Ī gothic tale full of mystery and romance about a willful female surgeon, a resurrection man who sells bodies for a living, and the buried secrets they must uncover together. Lucky that she’s made the acquaintance of someone who digs them up for a living, then.īut Jack has his own problems: strange men have been seen skulking around cemeteries, his friends are disappearing off the streets. Without official lessons, though, Hazel will need more than just her books – she’ll need bodies to study, corpses to dissect. Beecham: if she can pass the medical examination on her own, the university will allow her to enroll. Beecham’s lectures for being the wrong gender, she realizes that her new acquaintance might be more helpful than she first thought. But after she gets kicked out of renowned surgeon Dr. When the two of them have a chance encounter outside the Edinburgh Anatomist’s Society, Hazel thinks nothing of it at first. Jack Currer is a resurrection man who’s just trying to survive in a city where it’s too easy to die. Hazel Sinnett is a lady who wants to be a surgeon more than she wants to marry. Recommend to readers who enjoy Kenneth Oppel’s 'The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein' series or Megan Shepherd’s 'Madman’s Daughter' trilogy.Edinburgh, 1817. A suspenseful, intricately plotted gothic romance, perfect for fans of macabre historical fiction. Read this gripping, ridiculously clever tale only if you’re fully prepared to be haunted by its revelations about life and death while also swooning at the idea of flirting with someone in an open grave." -Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of You Have a Match and Tweet Cute Cheeky romantic banter that will make you blush? Check, check and CHECK. "Lionhearted heroine you’ll root for from page one? Check. A love story, a murder mystery, and a horror novel bound up together in ghoulish stitches." -Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Truly Devious trilogy I grinned, I gasped, I cried and ended this book breathless and craving more.” -Alwyn Hamilton, New York Times bestselling author of the Rebel of the Sands series Dana Schwartz deftly blends the historical with the supernatural, racing from macabre graveyards to Scottish castles with two compelling young heroes I dare you not to root for. "A fast-paced, utterly engrossing tale of mystery, romance, and cadavers. " - Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books ".an intimate look at how society decides who is worth healing and who is worth exploiting in the name of science. This is, in the end, the story of the anatomy of the human heart." - Booklist (starred review) She doesn't miss a beat in either the characterization or action, scattering clues with a delicate, precise hand. "Schwartz's magical novel is at once gripping and tender, and the intricate plot is engrossing as the reader tries to solve the mystery. "Irreverent, intelligent and smart, Dana Schwartz is one of the brightest of the next generation of young writers." -Neil Gaiman, #1 New York Times bestselling author Malicious forces are at work in the monarchy, and Hazel may be the only one capable of setting things right.Ĭosmopolitan, "30 Best Young Adult Books of 2023 That You Don't Want to Miss" Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamor and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the enigmatic, brilliant members of a social club known as the Companions to the Death.Īs Hazel’s work entangles her more and more with the British court, she realizes that her own future as a surgeon isn't the only thing at stake for her. When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her. She doesn’t even know if Jack is alive or dead. Hazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before-the immortality, Beecham’s vial-were a figment of her imagination. "Schwartz continues to seamlessly blend fiction with historical events, creating a richly detailed and engaging look at life in Regency London.the central mystery is intriguing and fun, with a delightful historical who’s who in the form of a secret society." - School Library Journal, starred review Immortality: A Love Story is the eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz's #1 bestselling gothic romance, Anatomy: A Love Story.
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