A Lady in Shadows

In the tumultuous aftermath of President Marie Francois Sadi Carnot's assassination on June 2, 1894, Varbourg, France, erupts in chaos and violence. Amidst this turmoil, the brutal murder of a woman of the night uncovers a chilling mystery that prompts Madeleine Karno, a pioneering female forensic pathologist, to question whether a Jack the Ripper-like figure is at large. As she navigates the hostile environment of her profession and the city’s darkest corners, Madeleine embarks on a perilous investigation to uncover the truth behind the murders, proving that it may take a woman to catch a killer targeting women.