At a time of dispute between physicians and barber surgeons, Nicholas is a very different physician who has a burning desire to get to the truth of how a young boy died after he watches his dissection and notes a distinct wound to his leg.
Nicholas is torn by his anxiety over how this boy died and the worries he has for his wife who is due to give birth to their first child. Added to this is the fact that coming from a low born background he is also up against the class system inherent within his chosen profession which prevents him from convincing others of his concerns. Can Nicholas succeed in raising his concerns and can he find out who killed the boy?
Nicholas is torn by his anxiety over how this boy died and the worries he has for his wife who is due to give birth to their first child. Added to this is the fact that coming from a low born background he is also up against the class system inherent within his chosen profession which prevents him from convincing others of his concerns. Can Nicholas succeed in raising his concerns and can he find out who killed the boy?