Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes
nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea,
a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady
Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a
mystery.
Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an
apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister:
murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl
worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the
hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for
the girl's death.
When another body turns up during the London season's most
fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and
animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it
something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the
killer strikes again--this time, disturbingly close to home?
General
Imprint: |
St Martin's Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2008 |
First published: |
July 2008 |
Authors: |
Charles Finch
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Dimensions: |
209 x 138 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
324 |
Edition: |
First |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-312-38607-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
General
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LSN: |
0-312-38607-9 |
Barcode: |
9780312386078 |
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