At time when autopsies and forensics are in their infancy, Madeleine, a young woman who is overshadowed by her gender struggles to make her way in a world domineered by men. Doctor Death is more than a police procedure, it's a layered tale of women's rights, dark family secrets, ground breaking science, and a culture that dictates that they be suppressed. Madeleine's unique position of the coroner's only daughter will draw you in, but her tenacity to find the truth will hold your attention until the final page.