Professor Dowell's Head by Alexander Belyaev

In a gripping tale of scientific ambition and ethical dilemmas, a young medical assistant named Marie Laurent becomes embroiled in a macabre experiment led by the enigmatic Dr. Kern. The story unfolds in a world where the boundaries of life and death are blurred, as Marie discovers the severed head of the brilliant Professor Dowell, kept alive by advanced technology. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Marie uncovers a web of deceit, power struggles, and moral conflicts, forcing her to confront the dark side of scientific progress and the true cost of playing God.

Published
1925
Nationality
Russian
Length
Short
Pages
200-250
Original Language
Russian
Avg User Rating
(3.3)
Alternate Titles
- Professor Dowell's Testament
- The Head of Professor Dowell

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