Everybody, including her mother, believes That Kate's father committed suicide. Determined to prove otherwise, Kate sets out on a fascinating and sometimes hilarious journey through antebellum law and medicine. Set in 18...Everybody, including her mother, believes That Kate's father committed suicide. Determined to prove otherwise, Kate sets out on a fascinating and sometimes hilarious journey through antebellum law and medicine. Set in 1860s nashville and told with a biting wit, determined Kate finally discovers the truth - but at what cost?