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In Glasgow during the time of Lister works a terminally ill genius, determined to prove his theories before he dies. Outliving him, his mistress dies in childbirth. Their daughter Wilhelmina grows up to become a highly desirable young lady. Blackmailed into marriage by the father of her unborn child, she promptly poisons him. After giving birth to young Charlie, Wilhelmina throws herself to her death. Despite falling foul of the law while growing up, Charlie becomes a successful doctor. An epidemic breaks out in the Mediterranean, and this is the chance to redeem the family's reputation.
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