by Lydia Kang
First published 2018
Cora Lee is the only female resurrectionist in 1850s New York, procuring bodies with rare anomalies for wealthy anatomists. Her unique condition—being born with two hearts—makes her a legend and a target. As a series of murders closes in, Cora must trust no one, not even the medical student she's fallen for. With her life in jeopardy, Cora will risk everything to keep her extraordinary secret safe.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: secrets, trust-no-one
Setting: New York (N.Y.)
Period: 19th Century
353 pages · Paperback · Lake Union Publishing
Content warnings: body-horror, medical-trauma