Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Novels & Stories

"Lady Ysabella, a message from the King. He asks that you select the best medical books from the collection and deliver them to Lady Hecate's study. She is a visiting specialist, and she requires them immediately." Ysa sighed softly but nodded. She excused herself from the children, instructing them to practice their reading silently, and made her way to the medical section of the library. She pulled book after book from the shelves, stacking them in her arms until she could barely see over the top. The walk to Hecate's study was long, and by the time she reached the door, her arms were aching. She nudged the door open with her shoulder and stepped inside. The study was large and cluttered,

The new reforms in the hospital were helping a lot, so I felt less guilty about my absence. I was thrilled when Dominic told me about the library. Not the public library— of course anyone in the Pack had access to that. It was the private library that one needed special permission to visit and peruse. The Alpha Stacks. It was down a secluded corner of the Pack house, through a nondescript door, down a spiral staircase into a subterranean vault. An ancient cavern with a controlled atmosphere that seemed to work like magic to keep books and documents in good condition. I was in Heaven, and began splitting my time between there and the hospital, doing research and studying histories in order to

As he straightened his cufflinks, he cut his voice and added, "Don't wait up." I said, "I won't," already preparing my next move. I opened my laptop as soon as he was gone and looked up the Harrington archives. The searches directed me to a Midtown private library that needed special access to enter. I was uncertain if I would even be permitted entry, but my curiosity was burning brightly within me. An hour later, I was standing outside the imposing structure, which had elaborate carvings on its stone facade. The smell of polish and old paper filled the air within. As I walked up to the counter, a grim-faced librarian gave me a dubious look.