The Lazarus Curse
a gripping mystery that combines the intrigue of csi with 18th-century history
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
10 October 2016
Summary
The Lazarus Curse: A Doctor Silkstone Mystery
In 1780s London, American anatomist Dr. Thomas Silkstone is plunged into a swirling cauldron of sorcery, slavery, and cold-blooded murder.
When the sole survivor of an ill-fated scientific expedition to Jamaica goes missing upon his return to London, Dr. Thomas Silkstone - entrusted with cataloguing the expedition’s New World specimens - feels compelled to investigate. There are rumours of a potion that has the power to raise the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472118233 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472118235 |
| Series: | Dr Thomas Silkstone Mysteries |
| Author: | Tessa Harris |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 10 October 2016 |
| Weight: | 282g |
| Dimensions: | 134mm x 204mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
A densely plotted yarn about a crafty 18th-century poisoner wreaking havoc on the Oxfordshire estate of a noble family … we await - indeed, demand - the sequel. - New York Times
An engrossing, lively and satisfying series debut. - BookPageHarris’ research is meticulous. The results are a historical CSI with a romance and excellent mystery. - Romantic TimesHarris has more than a few tricks up her sleeve, and even veteran armchair puzzle solvers are likely to be surprised. - Publishers WeeklyThe author will have you flipping the pages at each unexpected turn in the plot. The novel is an absorbing read with a shocking twist at the end. - Historical Novel SocietyAbout The Author
Tessa Harris
Tessa Harris, born in Lincolnshire, holds a history degree from Oxford University. After four years of working with local newspapers, she set her sights on women’s magazines. She is regularly heard on local BBC radio and over the years has interviewed such people as Margaret Thatcher, Jeffrey Archer, Anthony Hopkins, Susan Hampshire, Alan Titchmarsh, Jackie Stewart, Boris Johnson, and Uri Geller. She lives in Berkshire with her husband and their two children.
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