After the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the fight for Vote No in Lawrence last year, understanding the history of abortion and reproductive care in America is more important than ever. The Trials of Madame Restell by University of Kansas professor Nicholas L. Syrett is a new and illuminating biography of one of the most famous abortionists of the nineteenth century—and a story that has unmistakable parallels to the current war on reproductive rights. Join the Raven Book Store for a release celebration and discussion between the author and Alesha A. Doan, fellow KU professor and sexuality history expert.