Silent in the Grave

"LET THE WICKED BE ASHAMED, AND LET THEM BE SILENT IN THE GRAVE." 
This ominous missive is the last threat that the darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives from his killer on the eve of his murder.
Before he is able to pass them along to Nicholas Brisbane, the private investigator he has retained for his personal protection against this unseen foe, Sir Edward collapses and dies at his London home in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of dinner guests.

Finding it easier on her mournful heart to accept that Edward's death was caused by a family-held illness, Julia is incensed when Brisbane suggests that Sir Edward was the victim of a deadly plot. It is only a matter of time before she reviews the facts and the ominous messages her husband was sent and opens her eyes to the horrible truth. Determined to bring her husband's murderer to justice, Julia requires the aid of moody Brisbane to investigate Edward's demise. Despite his protests that this is no job for a lady, Julia presses forward and follows a trail of clues that lead her to even more unpleasant truths, ever closer to the bloody-handed killer that seems to expect her every turn.

Fans of British historical thrillers will welcome Raybourn's perfectly executed debut, and newcomers can engross themselves in a well-realised mystery that continues through further titles. Readers can expect a slower-paced, moody plot that gives itself time to truly realise its setting. Interested in starting off the Lady Julia Grey series? Come look at hardcover book at Central Coast Library!

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Written by Deanna Raybourne
Published by Mira, 2007
Lady Julia Grey, #1
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