Lydia Kang Biography

This author delves into historical mysteries set in New York City, weaving in elements of forensics, anatomy, and apothecary medicine. Her adult fiction explores darker corners of the past, often situated during dramatic historical periods like the height of an epidemic or the illicit world of grave robbing. Her narratives are characterized by a fascination with alchemy, chemical processes, and a touch of the supernatural. Beyond fiction, she also contributes to non-fiction, examining the peculiar and often dangerous historical methods of curing ailments.