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Description
Author: Burton, Sarah
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 304
Release Date: 07-03-2024
Part Number: 9780715655122
Details: A twisty Victorian mystery featuring quick-witted detective Eliza Mace
In the first of a thrilling new Victorian detective series, Eliza Mace, on the cusp of adulthood, is battling for her independence. Stuck in a crumbling manor house in the Welsh borders in the 1870s, she is thwarted by powers that conspire to protect, control and deceive her. But when her father goes missing in mysterious circumstances, Eliza’s determination to uncover the truth is unstoppable.
Joining forces with the charismatic new police constable, Dafydd Pritchard, she sets out to solve the case, but that’s no easy task. Her father has run up debts in town and beyond, and there are many who bear him a grudge. As she searches for evidence, Eliza exposes dark secrets that threaten to tear her world apart...
PRAISE FOR ELIZA MACE
'Eliza is a brilliantly feisty and tenacious teenage detective. It was a pleasure to immerse myself in her world' Priscilla Morris, author of Black Butterflies
'A detective you'll love and a mystery you'll want to solve' Louise Davidson, author of The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond
'A must-read for fans of both literary fiction and historical detective novels. The characters are well drawn and the clues are cleverly laid. For Eliza Mace, only sixteen years old, the stakes are high and the game is afoot...' Laura Shepperson, author of The Heroines
‘A first-rate historical mystery with a spirited and compelling sleuth' Katherine Stansfield, author of Falling Creatures
‘An atmospheric novel of intrigue, with likeable characters and a captivating setting that immerses the reader in the Victorian era. A thoroughly enjoyable mystery’ Joanne Burns, author of The Hemlock Cure
'If you love mystery, strong characters and dark English settings, this is the book for you' Medium
'A classy origin story for a series that will no doubt be entertaining, but also carry a political edge... For fans of Victorian detective series, this is highly recommended' Historical Novel Society
EAN: 9780715655122
Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches
Languages: english