A dark and dangerous business… Surgery in the Victorian Era was bloody and brutal. Anesthesia hadn’t been invented yet, meaning patients who went under the knife were wide awake the entire time. Speed was of the essence to minimize pain, and in 1844, young medical student Nick Bennett aspires to become “the fastest scalpel in London.” When he and his best friend, Simon Turner, are introduced to a curious fellow with unusual talents, Nick is offered the chance to make his ambitions a reality. However, all bargains come with a price, and Simon soon realizes this deal may cost Nick both his dreams as a surgeon—and his sanity.