The Knife Man

The stories of early surgeons and body snatchers are so dramatic—I'm curious what drew Wendy Moore to bring these characters to life and highlight their impact.

The lengths people went to for medical progress were shocking, but also raise questions about morality. How did others feel about the blurred lines of science and ethics in that era?

The book weaves together so many fascinating figures—I'm wondering what guided the selection process and if there were stories that didn't make the cut.