The Blood Doctor by Barbara Vine
Blood. That's what Martin Nanther's great-grandfather Henry was interested in. As Queen Victoria's favoured physician he became expert in diseases of the blood, particularly the royal disease of haemophilia. But, as Martin discovers whilst researching Henry's life, he was not just an expert - he was obsessed.
Yet reading between the lines of Henry's medical essays and diary, Martin begins to suspect that his great-grandfather was less than candid about both his life and his work. What was he trying to conceal? Were the tragedies of his family life more than mere accidents? And what implications does it have for Martin, the blood doctor's descendent?
Barbara Vine's latest novel is a chilling tale of ambition, obsession and bad blood.
Format: Paperback | 480 pages
Dimensions (cm): 18 x 11.1 x 3 | 276g
Publication Date: 02 Jun 2003
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 0141009160
ISBN13: 9780141009162
Condition: Very Good
A vintage book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including tiny (barely visible) scuff marks along the edges. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.