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The murder of a loyal king's man threatens the self-crowned King
Henry's new regime in this second gripping medieval mystery
featuring friar, sleuth and reluctant spy Brother Chandler.
January, 1400. The bowman strikes at night, slaying one of King
Henry's loyal garrison men before melting back into the darkness.
Was the murder the result of a personal quarrel? Or is it, as
Henry's stepbrother, Swynford, fears, the start of an uprising
against England's self-crowned king? Swynford orders Brother
Chandler to investigate, before the spark of rebellion can set the
whole country alight. Friar, reluctant sleuth, and even more
reluctant spy, Brother Chandler is a man with dark secrets and
divided loyalties. To the murdered King Richard. To his paymaster,
the usurper King Henry. And to beautiful, naive Mattie, a maid in
the household of heretical poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who holds
dangerous secrets of her own. Trusted by no one, Chandler must walk
a tightrope of secrets and lies if he is to uncover the truth about
the murder, while ensuring he - and the few people he cares about -
stay alive. Combining rich historical detail with deep
characterisations and enthralling mystery, this medieval puzzler is
a perfect choice for fans of sleuthing monks and nuns like Ellis
Peters' Brother Cadfael and Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma.
A Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Charts bestseller.
From the bestselling author of The Tuscan Child comes a beautiful
and heart-rending novel of a woman's love and sacrifice during the
First World War. As the Great War continues to take its toll,
headstrong twenty-one-year-old Emily Bryce is determined to
contribute to the war effort. She is convinced by a cheeky and
handsome Australian pilot that she can do more, and it is not long
before she falls in love with him and accepts his proposal of
marriage. When he is sent back to the front, Emily volunteers as a
"land girl," tending to the neglected grounds of a large Devonshire
estate. It's here that Emily discovers the long-forgotten journals
of a medicine woman who devoted her life to her herbal garden. The
journals inspire Emily, and in the wake of devastating news, they
are her saving grace. Emily's lover has not only died a hero but
has left her terrified-and with child. Since no one knows that
Emily was never married, she adopts the charade of a war widow. As
Emily learns more about the volatile power of healing with herbs,
the found journals will bring her to the brink of disaster, but may
open a path to her destiny.
A post-mortem photographer unearths dark secrets from the past that
may hold the key to his future in this "sensual, twisting gothic
tale...in the tradition of A.S. Byatt's Possession, Diane
Setterfield's The Thirteenth Tale, and Emily Bronte's Wuthering
Heights" (BookPage).All love stories are ghost stories in disguise.
"This one happily succeeds at both" (Kirkus Reviews, starred
review). When famed Byronesque poet Hugh de Bonne is discovered
dead in his bath one morning, his cousin Robert Highstead, a
post-mortem photographer, is charged with a simple task: transport
Hugh's remains for burial in a chapel. This chapel, a stained-glass
folly set on the moors, was built by de Bonne sixteen years earlier
to house the remains of his beloved wife and muse, Ada. Since then,
the chapel has been locked and abandoned, a pilgrimage site for the
rabid fans of de Bonne's last book, The Lost History of Dreams.
However, Ada's grief-stricken niece refuses to open the glass
chapel for Robert unless he agrees to her bargain: before he can
lay Hugh to rest, Robert must record Isabelle's story of Ada and
Hugh's ill-fated marriage over the course of five nights. As the
mystery of Ada and Hugh's relationship unfolds, so too does the
secret behind Robert's own marriage--including that of his fragile
wife, Sida, who has not been the same since a tragic accident three
years earlier and the origins of his morbid profession that has him
seeing things he shouldn't...things from beyond the grave. Blurring
the line between the past and the present, truth and fiction, and
ultimately, life and death, The Lost History of Dreams is "a
surrealist, haunting tale of suspense where every prediction turns
out to be merely a step toward a bigger reveal" (Booklist).
"Only someone like Jeffrey Archer . . . could have written a
compelling story like this. Every page bristles with suspense and
the ending comes at you with the force of a tank round"-DAVID
BALDACCI THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR
OF THE CLIFTON CHRONICLES - PERFECT FOR FANS OF KEN FOLLET, JOHN
GRISHAM and DANIEL SILVA London, 1988. Royal fever sweeps the
nation as Britain falls in love with the 'people's princess',
Princess Diana. Which means for Scotland Yard, the focus is on the
elite Royalty Protection Command, and its commanding officer.
Entrusted with protecting the most famous family on earth, they
quite simply have to be the best. A weak link could spell disaster.
Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and his Scotland Yard
squad are sent in to investigate the team. Maverick ex-undercover
operative Ross Hogan is charged with a very sensitive-and
unique-responsibility. But it soon becomes clear the problems in
Royalty Protection are just the beginning. A renegade organization
has the security of the country-and the Crown-in its sights. The
only question is which target is next in line...
In this action-packed new Bernicia Chronicles adventure from
Matthew Harffy, Beobrand finds himself in a dangerous foreign land,
caught between warring factions of royalty and the Church. AD 652.
Beobrand has been ordered to lead a group of pilgrims to Rome.
Chief among them is Wilfrid, a novice of the church with some
important connections. Taking only Cynan and his best men, Beobrand
hopes to make the journey through Frankia quickly and return to
Northumbria without delay. But where Beobrand treads, menace is
never far behind. The lands of the Merovingian kings are rife with
intrigue. The queen of Frankia is unpopular and her ambitious
schemes have made her powerful enemies. Soon Wilfrid, and Beobrand,
are caught up in sinister plots against the royal house. After
interrupting a brutal ambush, Beobrand and his trusted gesithas
find their lives on the line. Dark forces will stop at nothing to
seize control of Frankia, and Beobrand is thrown into a deadly race
for survival through foreign lands where he cannot be sure who is
friend and who is foe. The only certainty is that if he is to save
his men, thwart the plots, and unmask his enemies, blood will flow.
Reviewers on Matthew Harffy: 'Excellent!' Christian Cameron 'A
genuinely superb novel' Steven McKay 'Beobrand is the warrior to
follow' David Gilman
"So much to relish here . . . the plot is gripping, there's a
beautifully handled thread on reading and writing, and the writing
is just lovely!" DIANE SETTERFIELD, author of Once Upon A River
"The year's most memorable narrator . . . An unusual and intriguing
crime story" SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR "Niemi succeeds in
constructing a story that works as a murder mystery and as a
compelling study of a dangerously inward-looking community" SUNDAY
TIMES "A riveting, psychologically astute mystery . . . It is not
to be missed" BOOKLIST "An original and gripping crime story" THE
TIMES **NOW SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA INTERNATIONAL DAGGER** It is
1852, and in Sweden's far north, deep in the Arctic Circle,
charismatic preacher and Revivalist Lars Levi Laestadius impassions
a poverty-stricken congregation with visions of salvation. But
local leaders have reason to resist a shift to temperance over
alcohol. Jussi, the young Sami boy Laestadius has rescued from
destitution and abuse, becomes the preacher's faithful disciple on
long botanical treks to explore the flora and fauna. Laestadius
also teaches him to read and write - and to love and fear God. When
a milkmaid goes missing deep in the forest, the locals suspect a
predatory bear is at large. A second girl is attacked, and the
sheriff is quick to offer a reward for the bear's capture. Using
early forensics and daguerreotype, Laestadius and Jussi find clues
that point to a far worse killer on the loose, even as they are
unaware of the evil closing in around them. To Cook a Bear explores
how communities turn inwards, how superstition can turn to
violence, and how the power of language can be transformative in a
richly fascinating mystery. "Superb suspense . . . Simply a great
literary experience!" V.G. (Sweden) "A masterpiece of narrative" La
Vanguardia (Spain) "A philosophical novel, a crime novel, a
historical novel and a coming-of-age story complement one another"
La Stampa (Italy) "One is transported into a strange time and a
fascinating world that is both beautiful and brutal" Politiken
(Denmark) "Formidable delivery . . . Unlike anything else you have
read . . . An incredible novel" Adresseavisen Translated from the
Swedish by Deborah Bragan-Turner
A Times Best New Historical Fiction pick, perfect for fans of The
Familiars and The Binding. 'KEEPS THE READER HOOKED TO THE END' -
THE TIMES ___________ Halloween night, 1906. Lotta Rae is assaulted
by a wealthy gentleman and bravely takes him to trial alongside her
barrister, William. But the verdict is devastating, the
consequences unimaginable. When Lotta discovers she has been
betrayed, she vows to deliver her own justice. Twelve years later,
William and Lotta meet again: this night, their final reckoning.
The day in court is done. But tonight he will hear her testimony.
___________ 'A masterclass in storytelling' - Donal Ryan 'Utterly
absorbing and vividly realised' - Irish Independent 'An enthralling
drama' - Best 'A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice' -
Fiona Looney 'A tale told with such ominous beauty. Lotta will stay
with me forever' - Chas Newkey-Burden 'Weaves historical fact with
an engaging and page-turning plot' - Sinead Moriarty 'This is a
sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you've-finished read' - Belfast
Telegraph 'A brilliant tale' - Sunday Business Post 'A gripping
story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the
20th century' - Irish Times
Shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize and
longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2021. 'An impressive and
immersive debut set in a beautifully realized sixteenth-century
Florence' Antonia Hodgson 'A first-class historical thriller . . .
Bishop's spirited and richly detailed story is a tour-de-force'
David Baldacci 'Richly atmospheric . . . transports you to another
time and place' Ambrose Parry, author of The Way of All Flesh City
of Vengeance is an explosive debut novel in an historical thriller
series by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Florence, which
continues with The Darkest Sin. Florence. Winter, 1536. A prominent
Jewish moneylender is murdered in his home, a death with wide
implications in a city powered by immense wealth. Cesare Aldo, a
former soldier and now an officer of the Renaissance city's most
feared criminal court, is given four days to solve the murder:
catch the killer before the feast of Epiphany - or suffer the
consequences. During his investigations Aldo uncovers a plot to
overthrow the volatile ruler of Florence, Alessandro de' Medici. If
the Duke falls, it will endanger the whole city. But a rival
officer of the court is determined to expose details about Aldo's
private life that could lead to his ruin. Can Aldo stop the
conspiracy before anyone else dies, or will his own secrets destroy
him first?
Figure out whodunnit in this exciting new 1930s crime series that
whisks you away to the most gorgeous escapist destinations! A
beautiful French estate A wedding A murder And a novice detective
intent on solving her first case! Fresh from teaching at her
prestigious Swiss boarding school, Miss Atalanta Ashford suddenly
finds herself the most eligible young lady in society when she
inherits her grandfather's substantial fortune. But with this
fortune, and an elegant new Parisian home, comes a legacy passed
down from grandfather to granddaughter...sleuthing discreetly for
Europe's elite. This young lady isn't one to back down from a
challenge and Miss Ashford must depend on her sharp wit and charm
to solve her first case, which takes her to the lush lavender
fields of Provence and a wedding at the mansion of the Comte de
Surmonne. Now, as murder strikes twice, Atalanta will have to race
to solve the case but will she be able to stop the blushing bride
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characters in the most delicious settings' 'Let the sleuthing begin
and the twists and red herrings multiply ... Excellent read!' 'Who
doesn't want to be transported to a wonderful location for a
thrilling murder mystery?' 'Fun, engaging and spirited'
An expert thief outwits foes old and new to defeat a sinister
summoning, in this hair-raising noir-thriller from the bestselling
world of Arkham Horror Adventuress Countess Alessandra Zorzi has a
new vocation: reacquiring the occult artifacts she stole to put
into the safer hands of Miskatonic University. With her new
apprentice, Pepper Kelly, Zorzi tracks the infamous Zanthu Tablets
to Paris. But the city is rife with spies and the countess has many
enemies. When Pepper is kidnapped, it becomes clear that someone is
out for revenge. Zorzi must rescue her apprentice, find the
tablets, and prevent an old enemy from summoning an army of
vengeful ghouls from the depths of the catacombs. Stealing relics
is a lot harder the second time around...
OUT NOW IN CINEMAS AND NOMINATED FOR FOUR OSCARS A cool, cruel,
rediscovered classic of American noir adapted for cinemas by
Guillermo del Toro, starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and
Rooney Mara 'Read and shudder. And relish' Guardian 'A creepy,
all-too-harrowing masterpiece' Washington Post Stanton Carlisle,
employed as a carny at a travelling circus watches their freak-show
geek - an abject alcoholic, the object of the voyeuristic crowd's
gleeful disgust and derision - and wonders how a man could fall so
low. There's no way in hell, he vows, that anything like that will
ever happen to him. Unlike the tragic figure he sees before him,
Stan is young, clever and ambitious and quick to learn from the
other carnival acts. Initially teaming up with a beautiful but
vulnerable woman as part of a double act in which he mesmerises
her, Stan soon leaves his circus days behind him, becoming a
successful spiritualist who exploits the weak and the wealthy. But
even the very best con-men can meet their match.... With a new
introduction from James Smythe, Nightmare Alley is a forgotten
classic of Depression-era America: a brilliant, horrifying,
compulsive journey into the true darkness of the human mind.
A stolen valuable is just the beginning of a trail of strange
events Junio has to uncover in this skilfully plotted historical
mystery set in 2nd century Britain. Late summer, CE 198. With
Glevum an uneasy place since the current Emperor seized power, and
with rebel Celts still actively opposing Roman rule, tension
remains as Caesar turns his attention to stamping out all remaining
threats to his authority. Junio, Libertus's adopted son, tries to
be inconspicuous and focus on his workshop and growing family. This
becomes difficult when Libertus's patron, Marcus Septimus, seeks
Junio's advice about a valuable cloak-clasp which has disappeared -
together with the jeweller who was repairing it. Unwillingly
dragged into investigating this, Junio finds himself faced with a
string of murders, betrayal and revenge, and his own small son in
dreadful jeopardy! What secret was the missing jeweller hiding?
What danger lurks in the ill-omened cave? And what part does the
mysterious Celtic visitor who suddenly appears play in this tale of
treachery?
'Pretty much everything I want in an historical thriller - an
absolutely terrific read' Philip Gwynne Jones 'A great insight into
Renaissance Florence. What I love about these books is the seamless
weaving of factual history with a great story' Abir Mukherjee
Florence. Spring, 1537. When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of
intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city's northern quarter,
he enters a community divided by bitter rivalries and harbouring
dark secrets. His case becomes far more complicated when a man's
body is found deep inside the convent, stabbed more than two dozen
times. Unthinkable as it seems, all the evidence suggests one of
the nuns must be the killer. Meanwhile, Constable Carlo Strocchi
finds human remains pulled from the Arno that belong to an officer
of the law missing since winter. The dead man had many enemies, but
who would dare kill an official of the city's most feared criminal
court? As Aldo and Strocchi close in on the truth, identifying the
killers will prove more treacherous than either of them could ever
have imagined . . . The Darkest Sin is an atmospheric historical
thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Florence and is the
sequel to City of Vengeance.
The secret they dont want you to knowMichael Tagleva is the eldest
son and heir to one of the wealthiest banking families in Europe.
When visiting Germany he is welcomed as a distinguished guest by
the Nazis, but not everything is as it seems. Michael soon finds
himself in a labyrinth of deceit and double-cross. In a
breath-taking race against time Michael must uncover the plot if
hes to thwart those that conspire to destroy his family and force
Britain to surrender to Germany Who are the British aristocrats who
conspire with the Nazis? How is the Bank of England involved in the
plot? What is the identity of the sinister figure in London? And
why is the story still classified TOP SECRET?Stephen Davis
immaculately researched story wonderfully captures the atmosphere,
the confusion and the tragedies at the start of the Second World
War with fast paced action moving between Germany, France and
Britain. It compels you to turn the pages to discover if the
Tagleva family can outsmart the plot thats directed against them
and Britain.
The new Sherlock Holmes novel from the New York Times bestselling
author of The Age of Odin. It is 1890, and in the days before
Christmas Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are visited at Baker
Street by a new client. Eve Allerthorpe - eldest daughter of a
grand but somewhat eccentric Yorkshire-based dynasty - is greatly
distressed, as she believes she is being haunted by a demonic
Christmas spirit. Her late mother told her terrifying tales of the
sinister Black Thurrick, and Eve is sure that she has seen the
creature from her bedroom window. What is more, she has begun to
receive mysterious parcels of birch twigs, the Black Thurrick's
calling card... Eve stands to inherit a fortune if she is sound in
mind, but it seems that something - or someone - is threatening her
sanity. Holmes and Watson travel to the Allerthorpe family seat at
Fellscar Keep to investigate, but soon discover that there is more
to the case than at first appeared. There is another spirit
haunting the family, and when a member of the household is found
dead, the companions realise that no one is beyond suspicion.
A storm is coming . . . Can nun sleuth Hildegard solve the murder
of a lay sister before the rising flood waters trap her with a
cunning killer? Autumn, 1394. All is not well at Swyne Priory.
Dissension has arisen amongst the nuns. The new novices whisper in
corners, spreading malicious rumours and sharing dark secrets. The
Prioress gives Hildegard an order: search out the cause of this
unrest, and put a stop to it. But before Hildegard can investigate,
she's forced to deal with a new problem: the arrival of a
mysterious stranger in the middle of the night, claiming his life
is in danger. Hildegard isn't sure whether to believe him, but when
a body is discovered near the priory, she's soon plunged into a
dark and dangerous puzzle where nothing is as it seems. All she
knows for certain is that a storm is coming, threatening to cut the
priory off from the outside world and trap them with a killer . . .
Medieval mystery at its finest - and a great pick for readers who
love sleuthing monks and nuns like Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma,
Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael and Cora Harrison's Reverend Mother.
'A real page-turner, one that kept me guessing, and pulling the rug
out from under me' Novel Notions 'A glorious reconfiguration of
classic fantasy' David Wragg, author of The Blackhawks From the
author of the critically-acclaimed Blackwing trilogy comes Ed
McDonald's Daughter of Redwinter, the first of a brilliant fantasy
series about how one choice can change a universe. Raine can see -
and speak - to the dead, a gift that comes with a death sentence.
All her life she has hidden, lied, and run to save her skin, and
she's made some spectacularly bad choices along the way. But it is
a rare act of kindness - rescuing an injured woman in the snow-that
becomes the most dangerous decision Raine has ever made. Because
the woman is fleeing from Redwinter, the fortress-monastery of the
Draoihn, warrior magicians who answer to no king, and who will stop
at nothing to reclaim what she's stolen. A battle, a betrayal, and
a horrific revelation force Raine to enter the citadel and live
among the Draoihn. She soon finds that her secret ability could be
the key to saving an entire nation. Though she might have to die to
make it happen . . . Readers absolutely love Daughter of Redwinter:
'This book builds along solidly, painting in a complex backdrop of
culture, magic and characters . . . the final six chapters are a
rocket ride' Robin Hobb, bestselling author of The Realm of the
Elderlings series 'The work of an author bursting with confidence,
weaving a tale full of magic, mystery and intrigue' Mike Shackle,
author of The Last War series 'This book is a page-turner that kept
me hooked the whole time and pulled the rug out from under me!'
Goodreads reviewer, 'In the end I was left breathless with where
this story ended up . . . McDonald has outdone himself with this
suspenseful and captivating new book' Goodreads reviewer, 'A girl
who can see ghosts, betrayal, intrigue, magic . . . The
worldbuilding in this book was fascinating' Netgalley reviewer,
'This fantasy world was beautiful and deadly . . . [I] adored this
and will be recommending it to everyone' Netgalley reviewer, 'A
stunningly good start to a new series' Goodreads reviewer, 'A
fascinating magic system, thoughtful prose, and a truly compelling
main character make Daughter of Redwinter a really incredible read'
M.J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves 'An amazingly unique magic
system, realistically complex characters, and plot twists that
literally had my mouth hanging open in shock. Also bisexual main
character!' Goodreads reviewer,
Private detectives Grand & Batchelor's latest case draws them
into the arcane world of high art and high society in this
compelling Victorian mystery. London. May, 1878. Private enquiry
agents Matthew Grand and James Batchelor have been hired by the
artist James Whistler to dig into the past of outspoken critic John
Ruskin, with whom he has an ongoing feud. Not particularly
optimistic of success, the two detectives are sidetracked from the
investigation by the murder of a prostitute in nearby Cremorne
Gardens. Her body posed on a park bench, a book on birth control
sitting on her lap, Clara Jenkins is not the first young woman to
have met a similarly grisly fate - and she won't be the last. Could
there be a connection between the Cremorne killer and their art
world case? With the investigation heading nowhere fast, Grand
comes up with a decidedly unorthodox plan to ensnare the killer.
But even the best-laid plans have a nasty habit of going
catastrophically awry ...
From the bestselling author of The Axeman's Jazz, Ray Celestin's
gripping third book, The Mobster's Lament, follows a gangster's
last chance to escape the clutches of New York's mafia families,
but as a blizzard descends on NYC, a ruthless serial killer is
tracking his every move. New York, 1947. Mob fixer Gabriel
Leveson's plans to flee the city are put on hold when he is tasked
with tracking down stolen mob money by 'the boss of all bosses',
Frank Costello. But while he's busy looking, he doesn't notice
who's watching him . . . Meanwhile, Private Investigator Ida Young
and her old partner, Michael Talbot, must prove the innocence of
Talbot's son Tom, who has been accused of the brutal murders of
four people in a Harlem flophouse. With all the evidence pointing
towards him, their only chance of exoneration is to find the killer
themselves. Whilst across town, Ida's childhood friend, Louis
Armstrong, is on the brink of bankruptcy, when a promoter
approaches him with a strange offer to reignite his career . . .
Both a gripping neo-noir crime novel and a vivid, panoramic
portrait of New York, The Mobster's Lament takes you to the heart
of a city where the Mob has risen to the height of its powers . . .
'A grisly period detective story.' The Times London, 1850: The
Dickensian streets grow darker by the day. Private investigator
Charles Maddox is surprised when he is approached by Edward
Tulkinghorn for help. The feared and shadowy attorney offers
Charles a handsome price he can't refuse to do some sleuthing for a
client. Charles learns that Sir Julius Cremorne has been receiving
threatening letters, and now Tulkinghorn wants him to find and stop
whoever is responsible. But what starts as a simple, open-and-shut
case swiftly escalates into something bigger and much darker. As he
cascades toward a collision with powerful forces, Charles will need
all the assistance he can get... The Man in Black takes a classic
Charles Dickens novel and plummets readers into a newly reimagined
and mysterious world. Fans of The Confessions of Frannie Langton
and Stacey Halls will love this. Previously published as The
Solitary House. Readers are loving The Man in Black: 'An
intelligent and gripping post-modern crime novel. Beautifully
written and cleverly plotted.' Lancashire Post 'You'll be
guaranteed to enjoy.' Guardian 'This is a wonderful mystery... It
has a dark Victorian tone, and is a gripping story. If you like
literary historical mysteries, this is for you.' Reader Review '
Women Writing the West WILLA Award Finalist From "the reigning
royalty of Minnesota murder mysteries" (The Rake) comes a striking
new heroine: a young Irish immigrant caught up in a deadly plot in
nineteenth-century Deadwood When I was fifteen and my brother
Seamus sixteen, we attended our own wake. Our family was in
mourning, forced to send us off to America. The year is 1880, and
of all the places Brigid Reardon and her brother might have dreamed
of when escaping Ireland's potato famine by moving to America,
Deadwood, South Dakota, was not one of them. But Deadwood, in the
grip of gold fever, is where Seamus lands and where Brigid joins
him after eluding the unwanted attentions of the son of her rich
employer in St. Paul-or so she hopes. But the morning after her
arrival, a grisly tragedy occurs; Seamus, suspected of the crime,
flees, and Brigid is left to clear his name and to manage his
mining claim, which suddenly looks more valuable and complicated
than he and his partners supposed. Mary Logue, author of the
popular Claire Watkins mysteries, brings her signature brio and
nerve to this story of a young Irish woman turned reluctant sleuth
as she tries to make her way in a strange and often dangerous new
world. From the famine-stricken city of Galway to the bustling New
York harbor, to the mansions of Summit Avenue in St. Paul, and
finally to the raucous hustle of boomtown Deadwood, Logue's new
thriller conjures the romance and the perils, and the tricky
everyday realities, of a young immigrant surviving by her wits and
grace in nineteenth-century America.
'A dark gothic delight' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE TWYFORD CODE
'Inventive, lavish, twisty... will keep you guessing until the very
end' ALISON LITTLEWOOD, author of MISTLETOE Winter 1954, and in a
dilapidated apartment in Brooklyn, Sam Cooper realises that she has
nothing left. Her mother is dead, she has no prospects, and she
cannot afford the rent. But as she goes through her mother's
things, Sam finds a stack of hidden letters that reveal a family
and an inheritance that she never knew she had, three thousand
miles away in Yorkshire. Begars Abbey is a crumbling pile,
inhabited only by Lady Cooper, Sam's ailing grandmother, and a
handful of servants. Sam cannot understand why her mother kept its
very existence a secret, but her newly discovered diaries offer a
glimpse of a young girl growing increasingly terrified. As is Sam
herself. Built on the foundations of an old convent, Begars moves
and sings with the biting wind. Her grandmother cannot speak, and a
shadowy woman moves along the corridors at night. There are dark
places in the hidden tunnels beneath Begars. And they will not give
up their secrets easily... A chilling read that will keep you
turning the pages late into the night, Begars Abbey is a must-read
for fans of Laura Purcell, C.J. Tudor and W.C. Ryan.
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