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"These ominous words, slashed from the pages of a book of Psalms, are the last threat that the darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, Sir Edward collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of dinner guests. Prepared to accept that Edward's death was due to a long-standing physical infirmity, Julia is outraged when Brisbane visits and suggests that Sir Edward has been murdered. It is a reaction she comes to regret when she discovers the damning paper for herself, and realizes the truth"--Book description., Deanna Rayburn's SILENT IN THE GRAVE was the recipient of the 2008 Romance Writers of America RITA Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements. A historical novel set among London's high society, it is a sharp and engaging murder mystery. After receiving an ominous and anonymous message, Sir Nicholas Grey dies quite suddenly. While at first believed to be a death from natural causes, his wife Julia is soon approached by Nicholas Brisbane, a man who believes there was foul play involved. Together, Brisbane and Julia try to unravel the clues, and go on a dangerous hunt for the man who took her husband's life.
| Size | | Length: | 509 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.8 in | | Thickness: | 2.0 in | | Weight: | 24.0 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Fans of British historical thrillers will welcome Raybourn's perfectly executed debut." (Starred review.)
(09/04/2006)
"[A] lighthearted pastiche of a Victorian murder mystery....Smart and stylish: Bring on the sequel." (starred review)
(12/01/2006)
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