The Nest of Vipers
A completely gripping and addictive cosy historical mystery
$33.94
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
12 July 2011
Summary
Spring, 1890. A glamorous reception is hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Albemarle. All London’s haut monde is there, including the Prince of Wales who counts the Albemarles as close friends. Although the heir apparent and the prince of aesthetes are friends, at the party Oscar appears more interested in a young actor, Rex LaSalle, who disarmingly claims to be a vampire.
What begins as a diverting evening ends in tragedy. As the guests are about to leave, the Duchess is found murdered…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848542495 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1848542496 |
| Author: | Gyles Brandreth |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 12 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 311g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 32mm |
| Series: | The Victorian Murder Mystery Series |
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‘Brandreth’s portrait of Oscar Wilde is entirely plausible; plots are ingenious and the historical backgroud is fascinating’ - ScotsmanCleverly plotted, intelligent and thoroughly diverting … This novel is an educated page-turner; a feast of intriguing and light-hearted entertainment - Good Book GuidePraise for Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death‘Hugely enjoyable’ - Daily MailA cast of historical characters to die for - Sunday TimesA carnival of cliff-hangers and fiendish twists-and-turns … The joy of the book … is the rounded and compelling presentation of the character of Wilde … The imaginary and the factual are woven together with devilish ingenuity. Brandreth also gives his hero speeches of great beauty and wisdom and humanity - Sunday ExpressPraise for Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man’s Smile‘Brandreth’s portrait of Oscar Wilde is entirely plausible; plots are ingenious and the historical backgroud is fascinating’ - ScotsmanCleverly plotted, intelligent and thoroughly diverting … This novel is an educated page-turner; a feast of intriguing and light-hearted entertainment - Good Book GuidePraise for Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death‘Hugely enjoyable’ - Daily MailAbout The Author
Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth is a writer, performer, broadcaster and former MP and Government Whip. His Oscar Wilde series is being published in twenty-one countries and is being developed for TV by Sprout Pictures with BBC Worldwide.
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