The Blood Doctor Vine, Barbara

**The Blood Doctor by Barbara Vine - Preloved Paperback**

Meet Martin Nanther, a hereditary peer with a morbid fascination: researching his Victorian ancestor who may have been a pioneering blood specialist... or something far more sinister. This psychological thriller weaves between contemporary London and Victorian England as Martin uncovers dark family secrets that blur the lines between medicine and murder.

Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell's darker alter ego) crafts a chilling exploration of heredity, obsession, and how the past refuses to stay buried. Perfect for fans of gothic mysteries, historical crime fiction, and anyone who enjoys their thrills served with a hefty dose of family dysfunction.

This genre-bending novel will appeal to readers who love atmospheric psychological suspense with historical elements - think *The Silent Companion* meets *The House of Lords*.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks comes with character intact and pages ready for turning.

*"Absolutely gripping - couldn't put it down once the Victorian timeline kicked in!"*
*"Vine's best work. The medical history angle is genuinely creepy."*