New Releases by Deanna Raybourn

An amateur sleuth and her detective husband probe the mystery of an abandoned baby and eerie legend in the Victorian English countryside in this novella. To mark the passing of another decade, the esteemed—and eccentric—March family have assembled at Bellmont Abbey to perform the Twelfth Night Revels for their sleepy English village. But before Lady Julia and her handsome, sleuthing husband, Nicolas Brisbane, can take to the stage, a ruckus in the stable yard demands their attention. An abandoned infant is found nestled in the steel helm of St. George. What’s more, their only lead is the local legend of a haunted cottage and its ghastly inhabitant—who seems to have returned. Once again, Lady Julia and Nicholas take up the challenge to investigate, and when the source of the mystery is revealed, they’ll be faced with an impossible choice—one that will alter the course of their lives . . . forever. Previously published. Don’t miss the complete Lady Julia Grey mystery series by New York Times–bestselling author Deanna Raybourn!

Per Theodora Lestrange, che sogna di diventare una scrittrice di successo, la prospettiva di sposarsi e mettere su famiglia è un incubo. Così, quando una cara amica la invita a raggiungerla in Transilvania per le sue nozze, la giovane non esita a lasciarsi alle spalle Edimburgo e un pretendente che non ama, sperando di trovare ispirazione per il suo nuovo romanzo nelle cupe leggende che ancora permeano quei luoghi. Le sue aspettative non vengono deluse: nel castello dei Dragulescu, di cui è ospite, si respira aria di mistero e il padrone di casa è un personaggio a dir poco enigmatico, che risveglia la sua immaginazione e accende in lei una passione incontenibile. Poi una serie di tragici eventi getta una luce ancor più sinistra sul castello, e Theodora si rende conto che diventare preda del desiderio non è l''unico rischio che corre, né il più pericoloso.

Londra 1920 - Sul punto di iniziare una vita di rigide convenzioni come moglie di un aristocratico, Poppy Hammond ha un''unica alternativa e decide di seguirla: scappa dalla chiesa con ancora indosso l''abito da sposa, aiutata dal giovane curato Sebastian Cantrip. Si rifugia da suo padre - il suo vero padre - in uno sperduto villaggio nella campagna inglese. Tornata a Londra, però, dopo che il polverone suscitato dal matrimonio mandato all''aria si è quietato, Poppy scopre che Sebastian è scomparso in circostanze misteriose e capisce così che il giovane ha usato una falsa identità e probabilmente ora si trova in pericolo. Decisa a rendergli il favore, con l''aiuto della sua fedele cameriera personale parte in incognito alla ricerca di Sebastian, verso est, seguendo una scia di indizi. I rischi non mancano a Damasco, città della seta, e Poppy si trova presto a intralciare i piani di gente pronta a tutto pur di recuperare un leggendario tesoro. Cupidigia, avidità e interessi che si spingono fino al governo britannico. Poppy e tutto ciò che ha di caro nella vita sono in un mare di guai davvero grande, ma a questo punto l''unica alternativa è andare fino in fondo.

Rediscover New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn''s beloved Lady Julia Grey mystery stories, and be swept up in a Victorian world of intrigue. Dark Road to Darjeeling: Book 4 After eight idyllic months in the Mediterranean, Lady Julia Grey and her detective husband are ready to put their investigative talents to work once more. At the urging of Julia''s eccentric family, they hurry to India to aid an old friend, the newly–widowed Jane Cavendish. Living on the Cavendish tea plantation with the remnants of her husband''s family, Jane is consumed with the impending birth of her child–and with discovering the truth about her husband''s death. Was he murdered for his estate? And if he was, could Jane and her unborn child be next? The Dark Enquiry: Book 5 Lady Julia and Nicholas Brisbane have finally returned from abroad to London. But merging their respective households leaves little room for the newlyweds themselves, let alone Brisbane''s private enquiry business. Among the more unlikely clients: Julia''s very proper brother, Lord Bellmont, who swears Brisbane to secrecy. Not about to be left out of anything concerning her family, Julia soon picks up the trail of the investigation. It leads to the exclusive Spirit Club, where the alluring Madame Séraphine holds evening séances…and not a few powerful gentlemen in thrall. From this eerie enclave unfolds a lurid tangle of murder, espionage and blackmail… Bristling at the tension it causes between them, the Brisbanes find they must unite or fall. For Bellmont''s sake–and more–they''ll face myriad dangers born of dark secrets: the kind men kill to keep… Includes Silent Night: A Julia Grey novella

Experience New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn''s adored Victorian mystery series and be carried off by adventure in this first-time digital collection including a bonus novella! DARK ROAD TO DARJEELING: Book 4 After eight idyllic months in theMediterranean, Lady Julia Grey and her detective husband are ready to put theirinvestigative talents to work once more. At the urging of Julia''s eccentric family, theyhurry to India to aid an old friend, the newly-widowed Jane Cavendish. Living on theCavendish tea plantation with the remnants of her husband''s family, Jane is consumed withthe impending birth of her child—and with discovering the truth about her husband''s death.Was he murdered for his estate? And if he was, could Jane and her unborn child be next? THE DARK ENQUIRY: Book 5 Lady Julia and Nicholas Brisbane have finally returned fromabroad to London. But merging their respective households leaves little room for thenewlyweds themselves, let alone Brisbane''s private enquiry business. Among the moreunlikely clients: Julia''s very proper brother, Lord Bellmont, who swears Brisbane tosecrecy. Not about to be left out of anything concerning her family, Julia soon picks upthe trail of the investigation. It leads to the exclusive Spirit Club, where the alluringMadame Séraphine holds evening séances…and not a few powerful gentlemen in thrall. Fromthis eerie enclave unfolds a lurid tangle of murder, espionage and blackmail… Bristling atthe tension it causes between them, the Brisbanes find they must unite or fall. ForBellmont''s sake—and more—they''ll face myriad dangers born of dark secrets: the kind menkill to keep… Don’t miss the complete Lady Julia Grey mystery series by Deanna Raybourn! Book # 1: Silent in the Grave Book # 2: Silent in the Sanctuary Book # 3: Silent on the Moor Book # 3.5: Midsummer Night (novella) Book # 4: Dark Road to Darjeeling Book # 5: The Dark Enquiry Book # 5.5: Silent Night (novella) Book # 5.6: Twelfth Night (novella) Book # 5.7: Bonfire Night (novella)

London, 1887. Veronica Speedwell intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime. But fate has other plans. When Veronica thwarts her own abduction with the help of an enigmatic German baron, he offers her sanctuary in the care of his friend Stoker - a reclusive and bad-tempered natural historian. When the Baron is murdered, Veronica and Stoker are forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant, wary partners in search of the villainous truth.

På vei inn i et begrenset liv som konen til en aristokrat, gjør Poppy Hammond det eneste fornuftige – hun flykter ut av kirken i brudekjolen. Hjulpet av den kjekke presten som kaller seg Sebastian Cantrip, går hun i dekning i landsbyen der faren hennes bor, forfulgt av den opprørte familien hun forlot. Men så snart støvet etter skandalen har lagt seg, og Sebastian forsvinner under mystiske omstendigheter, oppdager Poppy at det er mer ved helten hennes enn det så ut til. Sammen med kammerpiken sin skaffer Poppy seg en jobb og reiser inkognito – østover over havet, hvor hun følger sporet etter sin helt og redningsmann. Under baldakinene i silkebyen ligger farene imidlertid på lur, og Poppy blir jaget av mennesker som ikke vil la noe komme i veien for å få tak i en myteomspunnet skatt fra oldtiden. Revet mellom lojaliteten til sin arbeidsgiver og en tiltrekkende, men gåtefull mann, vil Poppy sette alt på spill i forsøket på å avsløre en mye større plan – en som strekker seg helt inn i den britiske regjeringen og truer alt og alle hun er glad i.

''Tis the season for mystery in this fan-favorite Lady Julia Grey Christmas novella from New York Times bestselling author of Killers of a Certain Age, Deanna Raybourn. After a year of marriage—and numerous adventures—Lady Julia and Brisbane hope for a quiet, intimate Christmas together—until they find themselves at her father''s ancestral estate, Bellmont Abbey, with her eccentric family and a menagerie of animals. Nevertheless, Julia looks forward to a lively family gathering—but amongst the celebrations, a mystery stirs. There are missing jewels, new faces at the Abbey, and a prowling ghost that brings back unwelcome memories from a previous holiday—one that turned deadly. Is a new culprit recreating crimes of the past? And will Brisbane let Julia investigate—? Previously published Don’t miss the complete Lady Julia Grey mystery series by Deanna Raybourn! Book # 1: Silent in the Grave Book # 2: Silent in the Sanctuary Book # 3: Silent on the Moor Book # 3.5: Midsummer Night (novella) Book # 4: Dark Road to Darjeeling Book # 5: The Dark Enquiry Book # 5.5: Silent Night (novella) Book # 5.6: Twelfth Night (novella) Book # 5.7: Bonfire Night (novella)

"Let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave." These ominous words are the last threat that Sir Edward Grey receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, he collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of dinner guests. Prepared to accept that Edward''s death was due to a long-standing physical infirmity, Julia is outraged when Brisbane visits and suggests that her husband was murdered. It is a reaction she comes to regret when she discovers damning evidence for herself, and realizes the truth. Determined to bring the murderer to justice, Julia engages the enigmatic Brisbane to help her investigate Edward''s demise. Dismissing his warnings that the investigation will be difficult, if not impossible, Julia presses forward, following a trail of clues that lead her to even more unpleasant truths, and ever closer to a killer who waits expectantly for her arrival.

Lady Julia dan Nicholas Brisbane akhirnya kembali dari luar negeri untuk memulai kehidupan mereka di London. Namun, urusan rumah tangga baru hanya menyisakan sedikit ruang bagi mereka untuk berduaan, belum lagi dengan adanya agensi detektif Brisbane. Di antara klien-klien Brisbane yang tak masuk akal, ada kakak lelaki Julia yang terhormat, Lord Bellmont. Penyelidikan kasus Bellmont mengacu pada Klub Arwah, tempat Madame Seraphine yang memesona mengadakan sesi pemanggilan arwah—dan tidak sedikit lelaki terhormat yang memujanya. Dan, demi kebaikan Bellmont, mereka harus menghadapi segudang bahaya dari rahasia-rahasia kelam Klub Arwah, yang membuat orang rela membunuh untuk menutupinya.

Den kjente flygeren Evangeline Starke trodde hun aldri skulle få se mannen sin igjen, den like kjente eventyreren Gabriel Starke. Etter en stormende romanse giftet de seg kort tid før første verdenskrig brøt ut, men ekteskapet ble dessverre kort. Etter en felles ekspedisjon gikk de om bord på hvert sitt skip, og hans forliste. Fem år senere vil Evie forsøke å fly jorden rundt i det lille flyet sitt. Da hun har kommet halvveis, og opplevd mange triumfer, skjer det noe som setter en stopper for turen – hun får til sin store forskrekkelse et mystisk og nylig tatt fotografi av Gabriel! Sammen med sin eksentriske tante Dove, sporer Evie opp kilden til fotografiet i den gamle Sjasminbyen, Damaskus. Der oppdager hun at ingenting er slik det ser ut som. Farer lurer rundt hvert hjørne, og flere er på jakt etter en uvurderlig skatt så verdifull at kriminelle ikke vil la seg stoppe av noe for å få tak i den – selv ikke drap. Evie reiser ut i ørkenen for å grave frem sannheten om Gabriels forsvinning og finne en relikvie som kan sammenlignes med Den hellige gral. Underveis må Evie forsone seg med bedraget som skilte henne fra Gabriel og lidenskapen som vil forandre hennes skjebne for alltid ...

Di tengah liburan bulan madu yang menakjubkan di Kepulauan Mediterania, Lady Julia Grey dan sang detektif, Nicholas Brisbane, diam-diam tak sabar ingin kembali beraksi dalam penyelidikan misteri. Tak heran pasangan suami-istri tersebut langsung menyanggupi ketika dua saudara Julia yang eksentrik tiba-tiba muncul dan mengajak mereka ke India untuk membantu teman dalam kesulitan. Dikelilingi kerabat almarhum suaminya di perkebunan teh Cavendish di Darjeeling, India, Jane Cavendish tak bisa menampik fi rasat kuat bahwa ada yang tak beres dengan kematian sang suami. Apakah suaminya dibunuh demi estat keluarga? Dan jika memang ia dibunuh, apakah sekarang nyawa Jane dan anak dalam kandungannya juga terancam? Julia dan Brisbane bertekad membantu Jane dengan segala upaya, meskipun mereka sadar bahwa menyingkap rahasia dan skandal kelam yang membayangi estat di kaki Pegunungan Himalaya tersebut akan membuat nyawa mereka menjadi taruhannya.

Nicholas Brisbane mewarisi Grimsgrave Hall, estat terbengkalai di sebuah padang rumput terpencil di Yorkshire. Dan meski dilarang, Lady Julia Grey tetap mengunjungi pria itu, tanpa mengetahui ada sebuah keluarga yang turut tinggal di sana. Lady Allenby dan kedua putrinya, keluarga ningrat kuno yang selalu menjaga kemurnian keturunan serta menyimpan rapat-rapat berbagai rahasia, ternyata telah jatuh miskin dan bergantung pada belas kasihan Brisbane, tampak mengibakan dan tak berdaya. Namun ternyata kebusukan memang tak mengenal kelas… Berbagai kejanggalan pun muncul dan Lady Julia harus memecahkan salah satunya sendiri karena Brisbane begitu menjaga jarak dan berahasia. Maka di padang rumput yang penuh legenda kuno serta sihir kaum gipsi itu, Julia berpacu dengan waktu, sebelum kekejian yang mendarah daging memakan lebih banyak korban.

Lady Julia Grey Mysteries - Vol. 1 Londra, 1886 - Che non mi vergogni di me stesso, Signore, a Voi mi rivolgo; che i malvagi tacciano nella tomba. Questi versi minacciosi, strappati da un libro di salmi, compongono l''ultima lettera minatoria che Sir Edward Grey riceve poco prima di morire nella sua residenza di Londra, davanti alla moglie Julia e ai suoi ospiti. Convinta che il decesso del marito sia dovuto a una malattia cardiaca ereditaria, Lady Julia non riesce ad accettare la teoria di Nicholas Brisbane, l''investigatore privato che il marito defunto aveva assunto perché lo proteggesse, ma è costretta a ricredersi quando trova il minaccioso foglietto tra le carte del marito. Allora decide di scoprire la verità e convince l''affascinante ed enigmatico Brisbane a permetterle di prendere parte in prima persona alle indagini. E insieme a lui inizia un viaggio allo stesso tempo intrigante e sconvolgente che svelerà loro verità scomode e imbarazzanti.

Lady Julia Grey Mysteries - Vol. 2 Londra, 1887 - Dopo un soggiorno di sei mesi in Italia, Lady Julia Grey torna a Belmont Abbey, l''abbazia sconsacrata che è diventata la dimora della sua famiglia, per trascorrere il Natale con parenti e amici. All''improvviso, la serenità delle feste viene turbata da una macabra scoperta: il cadavere del reverendo Lucian Snow giace sulle gelide lastre di pietra dell''antica cappella, gli occhi spalancati e fissi nel vuoto; in piedi accanto a lui c''è Lucy, la cugina di Julia, che stringe fra le mani un candelabro di ferro grondante di sangue. Convinta che la giovane donna non sia in realtà la vera colpevole, Julia chiede a Nicholas Brisbane, l''uomo che alcuni mesi prima l''aveva aiutata a scoprire l''assassino di suo marito e che da allora lei cerca invano di dimenticare, di aiutarla a smascherare l''assassino. E mentre l''attrazione tra lei loro torna a divampare, a poco a poco si delinea uno scenario agghiacciante, fatto di silenzi e segreti, tradimenti e mezze verità.

Lady Julia Grey Mysteries - Vol. 5 Londra, 1889 - Un bottone dorato è l''unico indizio concreto che Julia e Nicholas Brisbane hanno in mano per scovare l''assassino di Madame Séraphine, sedicente medium morta per avvelenamento proprio sotto i loro occhi. Chi aveva interesse a ucciderla? Un cliente deluso dalle sue mistificazioni? Oppure la mite, scialba Agathe, stanca di vivere nell''ombra della bella e spregiudicata sorella? O addirittura Bellmont, il fratello maggiore di Julia, politico bacchettone che con Séraphine si era concesso una compromettente scappatella? Tra le complicazioni create dalla bizzarra famiglia March, dagli altrettanto bizzarri domestici e dai parenti gitani di Nicholas, qualcuno attenta alla vita di Julia e, per risolvere lo spinoso caso, Brisbane dovrà affidarsi non solo alla scienza e al suo acume investigativo, ma anche alla curiosità e all''intuito femminile della sua incontenibile moglie.

Sir Edward Grey mendapat surat ancaman sesaat sebelum ia ambruk dan meninggal di kediamannya di London. Saat itu terjadi Julia, istrinya, dan para tamu undangan yang hadir di meja makan menjadi saksi. Semua mengira Edward meninggal karena sebab alami. Tetapi, Nicholas Brisbane datang menemui Julia dan mengatakan bahwa Edward meninggal karena dibunuh. Bertekad menyelidiki kasus pembunuhan Edward, Julia mengabaikan peringatan Brisbane bahwa usahanya akan sia-sia. Perlahan ia menemukan banyak petunjuk yang membawanya pada kenyataan pahit, dan membawa si pembunuh semakin dekat dengannya.

Receiving a warning from a mysterious baron after suffering a home invasion, Veronica Speedwell accepts the baron''s shelter and teams up with an ill-tempered naturalist when her host is subsequently murdered.

Porque onde tu estás, está todo o meu mundo. "...que os ímpios sejam humilhados e calados fiquem no seu túmulo". Estas palavras sinistras, tiradas de um livro dos salmos, foram a última ameaça que sir Edward Grey recebeu do seu assassino. Antes de poder mostrá-las a Nicholas Brisbane, o investigador privado que tinha contratado para se proteger, sir Edward caiu morto na sua casa de Londres, na presença da sua esposa, Julia, e de vários convidados. Embora ela estivesse convencida de que o marido tinha morrido em consequência de uma longa enfermidade, não hesitou em pedir ajuda ao enigmático Brisbane quando descobriu o papel onde figuravam aquelas palavras. Tentando levar o assassino de Edward perante a justiça, Julia começou a seguir pistas que revelaram uma verdade ainda mais terrível... Umas pistas que a aproximavam de um criminoso que esperava a sua chegada com impaciência.

Set against the lush, exotic European colonial outposts of the 1920s, New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn delivers the captivating tale of one woman who embarks upon a journey to see the world—and ends up finding intrigue, danger and a love beyond all reason. Famed aviatrix Evangeline Starke never expected to see her husband, adventurer Gabriel Starke, ever again. They had been a golden couple, enjoying a whirlwind courtship amid the backdrop of a glittering social set in prewar London until his sudden death with the sinking of the Lusitania. Five years later, beginning to embrace life again, Evie embarks upon a flight around the world, collecting fame and admirers along the way. In the midst of her triumphant tour, she is shocked to receive a mysterious—and recent—photograph of Gabriel, which brings her ambitious stunt to a screeching halt. With her eccentric aunt Dove in tow, Evie tracks the source of the photo to the ancient City of Jasmine, Damascus. There she discovers that nothing is as it seems. Danger lurks at every turn, and at stake is a priceless relic, an artifact once lost to time and so valuable that criminals will stop at nothing to acquire it—even murder. Leaving the jewelled city behind, Evie sets off across the punishing sands of the desert to unearth the truth of Gabriel''s disappearance and retrieve a relic straight from the pages of history. Along the way, Evie must come to terms with the deception that parted her from Gabriel and the passion that will change her destiny forever….

''Tis the season for an investigation! Lady Julia and Nicholas Brisbane return for a Christmas caper at Bellmont Abbey–.

New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn transports readers to a magical New Year''s Eve party in 1914, where two guests will discover the passion of a lifetime in this prequel novella… Notorious socialite Delilah Drummond won''t be deterred by the war. Instead, she decides to throw the event of the year, and she''s handing out invitations with an eye for wanton fun and wild abandon. There is the dashing explorer and archaeologist Gabriel Stark, a man at a crossroads in his life. Brilliant and restless, he''s just committed to a secret enterprise that forces him to play a public role very different from the man he truly is. And then there is the charming if flighty Evangeline Merriweather. Evie has dreamed her whole life of adventure. Little does she know, she''s about to get more than she bargained for. Especially after her vivacious Aunt Dove acts as fairy godmother, if a saucy one, providing a scandalous gown and a whisper of jasmine on her skin…. Evie will shake cool Gabriel to his core, but just how far are they willing to take love at first sight? One seductive night will change Evie forever. Watch for her next adventure, in the City of Jasmine.

"Chocolate for a Woman''s Soul" for the Post-MillenniumIn Scribbling Women and the Real-Life Romance Heroes Who Love Them, twenty-eight romance fiction writers reveal their real-life stories of how they met, wed and love—and are loved and supported by—their spouses and life partners. At times whimsical and laugh-out-loud funny (Jacquie D''Alessandro''s "Donny & Me?", Nikoo and Jim McGoldrick''s "Soul Mates for a Thousand Lifetimes"), at others poignant and bittersweet (Elf Ahearn''s "A Lost Friend, A Movie Star, A Man to Love Forever"), all unfailingly inspiring (Lisa Renée Jones''s "Unexpected Treasures"; Deanna Raybourn''s "Once in a Blue Moon"), each essay celebrates that most powerful and sacred of human bonds: love.Happily Ever After isn''t only the stuff of romance novels and fairy tales. It is every woman''s birthright.All net proceeds from sales of the anthology are donated to Win (www.winnyc.org).

Readers everywhere have fallen for New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn''s intrepid amateur sleuth and socialite, Lady Julia Grey. Not to mention her devastatingly handsome partner in crime, Nicholas Brisbane. Midsummer Night is the long awaited novella of their wedding, a dashing—and potentially deadly—affair not to be missed… Midsummer in Victorian England—an auspicious time for a wedding. Brisbane has taken charge of the music. Julia has, perhaps mistakenly, allowed her sisters to choose the dress. And Belmont Abbey is overflowing with guests awaiting the blessed day. What could go wrong? Combine the close-knit chaos of village life, pagan traditions bursting through staid Victorian conventions, and the congenial madness that tends to swirl around Lady Julia''s family and you get an unforgettable wedding. But add in a dangerous past nemesis who has come to wish them not-so-well, and their day to remember just might take a fatal turn… Don''t miss a single tale in the Lady Julia Grey series—or Deanna Raybourn''s latest stand alone novel, A SPEAR OF SUMMER GRASS.

Paris, 1923 The daughter of a scandalous mother, Delilah Drummond is already notorious, even among Paris society. But her latest scandal is big enough to make even her oft-married mother blanch. Delilah is exiled to Kenya and her favorite stepfather''s savanna manor house until gossip subsides. Fairlight is the crumbling, sun-bleached skeleton of a faded African dream, a world where dissolute expats are bolstered by gin and jazz records, cigarettes and safaris. As mistress of this wasted estate, Delilah falls into the decadent pleasures of society. Against the frivolity of her peers, Ryder White stands in sharp contrast. As foreign to Delilah as Africa, Ryder becomes her guide to the complex beauty of this unknown world. Giraffes, buffalo, lions and elephants roam the shores of Lake Wanyama amid swirls of red dust. Here, life is lush and teeming—yet fleeting and often cheap. Amidst the wonders—and dangers—of Africa, Delilah awakes to a land out of all proportion: extremes of heat, darkness, beauty and joy that cut to her very heart. Only when this sacred place is profaned by bloodshed does Delilah discover what is truly worth fighting for—and what she can no longer live without.

Un marido, una familia, una vida hogareña: todo ello aterra a Theodora Lestrange Theodora deja atrás Edimburgo, y a un pretendiente desilusionado, con una pequeña herencia y sus tres únicos vestidos. Pone rumbo a Rumanía, un lugar donde aún se cuentan entre susurros historias de vampiros, para visitar a una vieja amiga y escribir el libro con el que va a lograr ser una mujer independiente de verdad. El castillo situado en los Cárpatos al que llega es un lugar imponente y deteriorado repleto de excéntricos habitantes: la achacosa condesa viuda, el pesaroso administrador, su temerosa amiga Cosmina... pero ninguno de ellos alcanza el oscuro encanto del conde Andrei Dragulescu, el amo del castillo. Andrei resulta desconcertante y cautivador a partes iguales, es un noble adusto que aviva la imaginación de Theodora y despierta en ella pasiones innegables e imposibles de ocultar. Es un hombre de un magnetismo superlativo que ejerce un dominio absoluto sobre el supersticioso pueblo, y ella podría convertirse en una más de las muchas personas que tiene a sus pies. Antes de finalizar su estancia allí y de terminar de escribir su novela, Theodora va a encontrar cosas extrañas y terribles a la par que seductoras. Obsesionarse con algo puede llegar a ser funesto, y ella corre el peligro de acabar siendo víctima de algo más que el deseo. Con una potente y peculiar voz, Deanna Raybourn crea personajes inolvidables en un mundo detallado con profusión. Una narración apasionante. Nora Roberts

Los espíritus cuentan secretos… Lady Julia y Nicholas Brisbane habían vuelto de su viaje por el extranjero y habían establecido su residencia en Londres. Sin embargo, unir sus dos colecciones de mascotas, sirvientes y artilugios dejaba muy poco tiempo a los recién casados, por no decir al trabajo como investigador privado de Brisbane. Entre sus clientes estaba el propio hermano de Julia. Lord Bellmont le pidió a Brisbane que guardara silencio absoluto sobre su caso. No obstante, Julia no estaba dispuesta a que la mantuvieran en la ignorancia de nada que tuviera que ver con su amada y excéntrica familia, y pronto se implicó en la investigación. El rastro la llevó hacia El Club de los Espíritus, un exclusivo club de espiritismo donde Madame Séraphine celebraba sesiones todas las noches… sesiones a las que acudían caballeros poderosos. A partir de aquel lugar extraño e inquietante fueron revelándose una serie de actos que podían acabar con la reputación de algunos. Los Brisbane pronto se dieron cuenta de que debían permanecer unidos si no querían fracasar. Por el bien de Bellmont, y por otras cosas más que estaban en juego, tuvieron que enfrentarse a peligros que habían nacido de secretos oscuros.

Para lady Julia Grey y Nicholas Brisbane, la luna de miel había terminado… pero la aventura acababa de comenzar. Ante los ruegos de la excéntrica familia de Julia, los dos se marcharon a la India para ayudar a una vieja amiga, Jane Cavendish. Jane estaba preocupada por el inminente nacimiento de su hijo, y angustiada por descubrir la verdad sobre la muerte de su marido. ¿Había sido asesinado por sus propiedades? En aquel lugar exótico y remoto, se ocultaban actos oscuros y surgían pensamientos maliciosos. Los Brisbane descubrieron secretos y escándalos, aventuras ilícitas y herencias tortuosas, pero la investigación era peligrosa y el descubrimiento, mortífero. Si no tenían cuidado, Julia y Nicholas no vivirían para celebrar su primer aniversario.