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Murder by Degrees: A Mystery Audiobook
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For fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Charles Todd, Murder by Degrees is a historical mystery set in 19th century Philadelphia, following a pioneering woman doctor as she investigates the disappearance of a young patient who is presumed dead.
Philadelphia, 1875: It is the start of term at Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lydia Weston, professor and anatomist, is immersed in teaching her students in the lecture hall and hospital. When the body of a patient, Anna Ward, is dredged out of the Schuylkill River, the young chambermaid’s death is deemed a suicide. But Lydia is suspicious and she is soon brought into the police investigation.
Aided by a diary filled with cryptic passages of poetry, Lydia discovers more about the young woman she thought she knew. Through her skill at the autopsy table and her clinical acumen, Lydia draws nearer the truth. Soon a terrible secret, long hidden, will be revealed. But Lydia must act quickly, before she becomes the next target of those who wished to silence Anna.
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"A mystery about the death of a working-class servant, but it’s much more, as it examines women’s rights, social conditions, and medicine in Philadelphia just a decade after the Civil War…[A] detailed historical mystery."
— Library Journal (starred review)
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“Gabra Zackman does an excellent job delineating the various characters by using tone, pitch, and accents…Zackman’s versatility allows listeners to become absorbed in the twists and turns of the plot.”
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“Taut plotting and vivid depiction of the era’s medical practices and social customs will leave readers eager for a second installment.”
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“Mukerji, like Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs, pulls the reader into fascinating and richly detailed forensic autopsies…Lydia is a strong and indomitable woman…an unforgettable heroine.”
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“A stunning debut. Beautifully crafted characters and twists you won’t see coming.”
— Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author
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Finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award
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An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick in Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
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About Ritu Mukerji
Ritu Mukerji is the author of her debut novel, Murder by Degrees, named a finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. She received a BA degree in history from Columbia University and a medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed residency training at the University of California, Davis and has been a practicing internist for fifteen years.
About Gabra Zackman
Gabra Zackman is an actress, author, and narrator who has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She was educated at Northwestern University. A classically trained actress, she has appeared in theaters all over the country as well as on film and television.