Silent on the Moor (A Lady Julia Grey Mystery)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (535 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0105XRMJI |
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| Number of Pages | : | 314 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fans of romantic mystery could ask no more - except the promised sequel." - Kirkus "This is a Victorian crime caper with cracking one-liners and sharp wit to spare." - Scott Pack "A delightfully odd collection of characters and deft period details produce a rich and funny read." - Publishers Weekly" . "A sassy heroine and a masterful, secretive hero
Lady Allenby and her daughters, dependent upon Brisbane and devastated by their fall in society, seem adrift on the moor winds, powerless to change their fortunes. Cloistered together, they share the moldering house with the proud but impoverished remnants of an ancient family: the sort that keeps their bloodline pure and their secrets close. But blood will out, and before spring touches the craggy northern landscape, Lady Julia will have uncovered a Gypsy witch, a dark rider and a long-buried legacy of malevolence and evil.. Recapture the Victorian mystery and magic of Lady Julia Gray with book 3 in Deanna Raybourn's fan-favor
"Bellmont gets his 15 minutes! Huzzah!" according to Doman. "Julia Grey, I would rather see you hanged than watch any sister of mine go haring off after a man who will not have her."Thus, Julia's brother Bellmont has spoken (but no one really listens to him anyway).Julia is determined to see Nicholas Brisbane in his new home at Grimsgrave Hall in Yorkshire, to settle the question of their relationship once and for all. She is understandably apprehensive to reunite with Brisbane, as he can be difficult and unpredictable, especially when it concerns Julia. As her sister Portia is not an adequate enough chaperone, reluctant brother Valerius is ordered . "Another great novel from Deanna Raybourn" according to Amazon Customer. I was literally squeeing when my husband informed me a box was on the front porch from Amazon. I knew it was my copy of Silent on the Moor, and I was not disappointed. So, I found a blanket, made a cup of tea, and settled down on the couch to read a little while before bed.What a joke! What on earth made me think I would be able to put down Deanna Raybourn's latest tale involving the curious Lady Julie Grey, and the quiet, yet sexy Nicholas Brisbane? Four hours later, I closed the book with a smile and quick swipe of my cheek to catch that lingering tear. Insert contented sigh here.At the e. L. J. Roberts said Wonderful book! Wonderful series!. First Sentence: "Julia Grey, I would rather see you hanged than watch any sister of mine go haring off after a man who will not have her," my brother Bellmont raged.Lady Jane Grey is put out knowing that the man she loves, Nicholas Brisbane, has asked her sister, Portia, to help him renovate his new home in Yorkshire, Grimsgave Hall, but has not invited her. Being on the Mad March's, she is going, invitation or no. So Jane, Portia, and their bother Valarian, head to Yorkshire.Grimsgrave Hall is in the moors, remote from any town, half ruined and Brisbane is not alone. Jane is surprised to f
Deanna makes her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband and daughter and is hard at work on her next novel. . New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a double major in English and history and an emphasis on Shakespearean studies. She taught high school English for three years in San Antonio before leaving education to pursue a career as a novelist