An Improper Death

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...

Admiral George Edward Orkwright was one of the most respected men in the quiet seaside community until his dead body was discovered at the shore attired only in women's undergarments. Dr. Alexandra Gladstone is not convinced that the man's death resulted from a drunken drowning accident as suggested by the local constable, who has refused to allow her to perform an autopsy.

With the authorities determined to ignore the suspicious circumstances surrounding the admiral's death, Alexandra begins her own investigation an investigation that puts her at odds with the law and uncovers secrets even more shocking than the dead man's state of dress...