Patrice McDonough
Dr. Julia Lewis and Inspector Richard Tennant reunite to investigate murder in high places.
A Hunter’s Moon, nightfall at lonely ruins, and a queen’s servant is dead. Murder interrupts Julia’s Isle of Wight holiday. The repercussions trail her and the royal family back to London, entangling the doctor and Inspector Tennant in a deadly plot that neither riches nor royalty may withstand.
Publication day is February 24, 2026
PRAISE FOR THE DR. JULIA LEWIS SERIES:
“It’s easy to root for such a strong, independent woman as Julia . . . McDonough skillfully uses the tumultuous events of Britain in the 1860s to create an engaging historical mystery.” HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY REVIEW OF Murder by Moonrise.
"VERDICT: Historical fiction fans will delight in this moody Victorian mystery that will transport them back in time." LIBRARY JOURNAL
"These books are the total package, with an evocative setting, tight plot, and two winning and intriguing central characters strong enough to support a long- running series. Book three really cannot come soon enough." Robin Agnew, AUNT AGATHA'S REVIEWS
"McDonough skillfully weaves together multiple plot lines . . . the darker questions lend the story depth, as do the timeless human elements of love, power, corruption, and ambition.” CRIME FICTION REVIEW
“Patrice McDonough weaves the disparate elements together elegantly . . . An excellent sophomore mystery—I’m looking forward to the third.” Janet Webb, CRIMINAL ELEMENT
“The world of Victorian art is richly depicted in this rigorously researched novel . . . With its clever twists and revelations, this compelling and engaging historical murder mystery is sure to please fans of the genre.” MYSTERY & SUSPENSE MAGAZINE
