Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Murder by Degrees |
2023 |
Ritu Mukerji |
Buy |
Murder by Degrees (2023) is the debut novel from Ritu Mukerji, a practicing physician. Set in 1875, the book follows Dr. Lydia Weston at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania as she investigates a suspicious death.
The novel brings to life the struggles women faced in 19th-century medicine, from hostile male colleagues to limited professional opportunities. The mystery plot is woven into this historical backdrop, making it appeal to fans of both period fiction and detective stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Ritu Mukerji Standalone Novels series?
There are one books in the Ritu Mukerji Standalone Novels series, published in 2023.
What is the first book in the Ritu Mukerji Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Ritu Mukerji Standalone Novels series is Murder by Degrees, published in 2023.
Is Murder by Degrees based on a true story?
The novel is fictional, but it is set at a real institution, the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, and draws on the actual history of women entering the medical field in the 1870s. The characters and murder plot are invented, but the setting and its challenges are grounded in fact.