Patrice McDonough
Dr. Julia Lewis and Inspector Richard Tennant team up again . . .
This time, their investigation takes them into the Victorian art world.
Poison pen letters, slashed paintings, women's gallery shows defaced . . . A harassment campaign against female painters becomes a murder investigation when their models vanish and turn up dead.
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"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
"The investigation takes readers in a sweep across London from Kensington to Pall Mall, Harley Street, and the stews of St. Giles. The participation of two shrewd police officers who aren’t afraid to use a woman’s powers of observation is quite refreshing, making this a very enjoyable read." HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY
“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
"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