Book One of P.B. Ryan's #1 bestselling historical mystery series. Long thought to have died during the Civil War, opium-smoking former battle surgeon Will Hewitt is arrested for murder, and it's up to governess Nell Sweeney to prove his innocence. "A beautiful combination of entertaining characters, minute historical research, and a powerful evocation of time and place. I'm very glad there will be more to come." New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly"P.B. Ryan makes a stunning debut with Still Life With Murder...I can't wait for the next installment." Bestselling author Victoria Thompson "If you like fast moving, accurately drawn, historical mysteries, you won't go wrong by trying Still Life With Murder ." Reviewing the Evidence" Still Life With Murder is sheer perfection... gripping... powerful... unforgettable...You'll know you've read one hell of a story after you turn the last page!" Reader to Reader ReviewsA full-length novel of 91,000 words Post-Civil War BostonOriginally published by Berkley Prime Crime as Book One of the Gilded Age mysteries
I Misteri di Nell Sweeney Serie
Ambientati nel Boston del dopoguerra civile, questi misteri seguono una giovane governante irlandese e il figlio ribelle del suo datore di lavoro. La serie intreccia abilmente trame complesse piene di svolte inaspettate. I lettori saranno affascinati dalla ricca atmosfera storica e dalla palpabile tensione romantica che si insinua tra i protagonisti. È la scelta perfetta per chi ama i gialli avvincenti con un sussurro di attrazione proibita.
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A Gilded Age Mystery: Murder in a Mill Town
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For Nell, tracing the path of a missing woman through the seedy parts of 1868 Boston just may be the death of her.
Murder on Black Friday
- 240pagine
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