Synopsis

Martin Ellingham found himself in London, poised to meet with Robert Dashwood, the leading figure in the selection for a coveted position among the city's surgeons – a position Martin had long sought. Dashwood oversaw the entire process. A palpable anticipation filled Martin; it had been a long journey to reach this point. Dashwood observed Martin’s eagerness, a quiet satisfaction in witnessing the culmination of his recovery from a debilitating blood phobia. He held a firm belief that Martin wa