The Highgate Cemetery Murder: A completely gripping and addictive historical mystery
Written by Irina Shapiro
Narrated by Imogen Church
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His heart pounding, the man scribbles the words in his notebook as fast as he can: “Woman dead in Highgate. Man in caped coat. Milky way and red streaks. I’m being followed.”
Hours later, the man’s cold body lies in the city mortuary, alongside the woman he couldn’t save. And his sister, unconventional nurse Gemma Tate, tracks down troubled police inspector Sebastian Bell to unravel the truth.
Sebastian has enough pressure to solve the murder of an aristocratic heiress without Gemma meddling in his case. But the cryptic sentences she brings him from her brother’s notebook could be a crucial lead. If only they knew what “milky way” meant. But as the trail of clues takes them away from the gilded drawing rooms of the nobility and into the dangerous slums of London, how far will their partnership be tested on the quest for justice, and will they both emerge unscathed?
Fans of Andrea Penrose, Deanna Raybourn and Carole Lawrence will be hooked on this intricate, compelling mystery set in Victorian London.
Readers love Irina’s historical mysteries…
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‘I love the author’s way of writing. The characters are so real and likable. I was surprised at who the killer was and I really couldn’t put the book down. I can’t wait to get into the next book in this series.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved it! I love these characters!… This is a must-read series!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Irina Shapiro
"Although initially known for her time-travel series, Irina was always intrigued by the foggy, gaslit streets, shadowy hansom cabs, and brutal underworld synonymous with Victorian England. These images are the backdrop to her series of gripping mysteries that feature Lord Jason Redmond and Inspector Daniel Haze, a crime-solving duo as complex as the cases they investigate. Through their eyes, readers experience both the opulence of upper-crust society and the gritty reality of those less fortunate, as Redmond and Haze solve mysteries that delve deep into the historical context of the time. Irina is currently working on a new historical mystery series, the Bell and Tate Mysteries, which will introduce Scotland Yard Inspector Sebastian Bell and nurse Gemma Tate, whose personal histories and unique talents make them the perfect, if at times reluctant, partners as they investigate grisly murders in Victorian London."
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5great story, and I loved the narration. I have enjoyed all her books that I have read so far.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was a great book! Imogen Church narrated the story most excellent! I love finding new authors whose books I enjoy listening to!
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