This book describes the life and character of Rosalind Franklin, from her childhood in London to her years as a pioneering woman scientist.

It includes the story of her work in contributing to the discovery of the structure of DNA, as well as describing her work in other fields such as virus research and insights into the structure of coal.

The science behind her investigations is explained through interesting diagrams, and quotes from Franklin and her contemporaries give an insight into this famous scientist's mind.