Winter of Despair - (Gaslight Mystery) by Cora Harrison (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><i>November, 1853.</i> Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins are summoned to examine a body found in an attic studio, surrounded by a lacerated painting titled A Winter of Despair. Wilkie recognizes the victim as a friend of his brother Charley. What secrets lie among the close-knit group of Pre-Raphaelite painters who were the victim's friends?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>November, 1853.</i> Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins are summoned to examine a body found in an attic studio, surrounded by a lacerated painting titled A Winter of Despair. Wilkie recognizes the victim as a friend of his brother Charley. What secrets lie among the close-knit group of Pre-Raphaelite painters who were the victim's friends?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>An admirable heroine, vivid characters, and an inventive plot, combined with intriguing insights ... make for a captivating read</i>-- "<b>Booklist</b> on <b>Death of a Novice</b>"<br><br><i>Engaging... Another strong entry in a series tailor-made for the Masterpiece crowd</i>-- "<i><b>Booklist</b></i>"<br><br><i>Engrossing ... Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters's 'Brother Cadfael' mysteries</i>-- "<b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Novice</b>"<br><br><i>Fascinating historical details ... a clever plot and an intriguing cast</i>-- "<b>Booklist</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b>"<br><br><i>Harrison is at the top of her game ... The fair-play puzzle is among her finest</i>-- "<b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b>"<br><br><i>Highly readable ... Perfect for fans of authors who focus on a vivid locale such as Andrea Camilleri or Ann Cleeves</i>-- "<b>Library Journal</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b>"<br><br><i>Stellar... Superior plotting and characterization lift this entry. Fans of Harrison's Burren mysteries will be pleased</i>-- "<i><b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b></i>"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Cora Harrison</b> turned to writing historical fiction after she retired from teaching to live on a farm near the Burren in the west of Ireland. As well as the Gaslight mysteries, she is the author of the Reverend Mother mysteries and the 'Mara' series of Celtic mysteries, set in 16th-century Ireland.
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