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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.

 

REVIEWS

"VERDICT: Historical fiction fans will delight in this moody Victorian mystery that will transport them back in time." LIBRARY JOURNAL

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"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

“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

“Patrice McDonough weaves the disparate elements together elegantly . . . An excellent sophomore mystery—I’m looking forward to the third.” Janet Webb, CRIMINAL ELEMENT

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