Though the characters tend to be inconsistent, especially at the end, and not particularly likable, the plot is interesting because it's clearly so well researched. Men (one in particular) interested in medicine and general scholarly endeavors, heedless of the grief and havoc their actions bring about, use household maids to experiment with what causes birth defects in children. Mr. Black, the apothecary, is determined (through his opiated haze) to prove that the highly sensitive nature of women can cause their fears to imprint on the form of their unborn by experimenting on his maids Mary and Eliza, the narrator.Long story short: This is a book for people who love the history behind historical novels.
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Im reading this book now and find it so fascinating! Although Mr. Blacks logs can be a little confusing to read, they are still keeping me on the edge of my seat wondering whats going to happen next!!
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