Island of Bones (Crowther and Westerman) - Hardcover

Robertson, Imogen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670026271 ISBN 13: 9780670026272

Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books, 2012

Synopsis

Robertson has a wicked way with suspense.” Seattle Times

Imogen Robertson’s first two historical suspense novels featuring the forthright Mrs. Harriet Westerman and reclusive anatomist Gabriel Crowther have earned both glowing praise and a growing readership.

England, 1783. In Island of Bones, Crowther’s haunting past is at last revealed. For years he has pursued his forensic studiesand the occasional murder investigationfar from his family estate. But an ancient tomb there will reveal a wealth of secrets. When laborers discover an extra body inside, the lure of the mystery brings Crowther home at last.

Fans of both historical fiction à la Anne Perry and the intricate forensics of Tess Gerritsen will be delighted by Robertson’s latest.

About this title

Review:

'Chillingly memorable...an extraordinary thriller' (Tess Gerritsen)

This series, launched after Robertson won a Telegraph writing competition, continues to excel' (Daily Telegraph)

'Matchless storytelling, gripping and moving in equal measures. Addictive' (Nicci French)

Book Description:

Shortlisted for the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2011

About this edition

• Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0670026271
• ISBN 13: 9780670026272
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 367