Symptoms of Death — Paula Paul

When the old country doctor of Newton-upon-Sea passed away, he left only his daughter, Alexandra, with the secrets of his trade. Now, the village depends on its lady-doctor Gladstone for its births, deaths, and all the inconveniences in-between...

Edward Boswick, Fifth Earl of Dunsford, hosted a small gathering of friends at his country estate, including the village's lady-doctor, Alexandra Gladstone. The noblest of the noble, each of his intimates was in possession of title, land -- and a secret vendetta against his host. And so, when their "dear Eddie" is found murdered in his own bed, the lords and ladies point to a helpless servant -- and flee...

But when Dr. Gladstone finds evidence suggesting otherwise in her autopsy of the late earl, she begins to wonder if the noblesse "doth protest too much." And when her inquiries lead her into a web of scandal and deceit, the good doctor wonders if she hasn't struck a nerve...