Blood Work was recently reviewed over at Jenn’s Bookshelves. Here’s an excerpt (and you can read the full review here):
Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution is multiple books in one: a historical recollection of medical practices, a murder mystery, and a study of society’s influence on advancements in the medical field. It’s quite the dense text; it’s not something one can sit down and read in one sitting. The level of research Holly performed to write this book astounded me; my book is literally littered with Post-It flags marking passages. Additionally, the detailed period illustrations throughout the book really add depth to the story, providing visual evidence of the practices of the time.
