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Synopsis
The Bentley's London household is in a state of flux. The elderly matron is on her deathbed; so her son, recently returned from France, is acting as the new master of the house. While he is busy developing a reputation in anthropometry, the science of identifying criminals by body measurements, he is unaware of the secrets of the women in the household—the mysterious woman who claims to be the bride of his dead brother, the new maid from the country, and even his own wife—keep from him.A fascinating portrayal of nineteenth-century England and a page-turning mystery, The Dark Lantern exposes the genteel upstairs of a Victorian home, as well as the darker underside of its servants' quarters. The clash of these two classes makes for a suspenseful novel of mistaken identities, intriguing women, and dangerous deception.
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"Extremely atmospheric-reminded me of Sarah Water's "Fingersmith"--yet the period detail does not obscure the narrative tension. I loved the various story lines of upstairs and downstairs life, and the way the twists and turns of the plot were interwoven to keep me guessing-and reading."
--Janet Gleeson, author of "The Thief Taker
""I loved this novel! Victorian England comes to life in rich and minutely imagined detail.""Gerri Brightwell masterfully combines historical fiction with mystery, and the result is a page-turner so compelling you won't want to put it down."
--Michelle Moran, national bestselling author of "Nefertiti
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"A hypnotic spell of a novel-"The Dark Lantern" resurrects a Victorian London with dirt under its nails. Dawning criminology is a hazardous business, but nothing compared to the tangle of secrets in a gentleman's home, where domestic espionage teems beneath a mask of propriety. Brightwell captures the fraught interdependence of mistress and maid, blackmailer and victim, and winds the tension to devastating effect. An arresting debut."
--Laura Dietz, author of "In the Tenth House
""Clever and gripping, peopled with fascinating and morally ambiguous characters, "The Dark Lantern" is suspenseful and vividly imagined; a tale of the tangled web of secrets and loyalties that bind master and servant, liars and their targets. Add to that a dollop of 19th century science and social history, and Ms. Brightwell has fashioned a surprising and nuanced story sure to keep fans of well-wrought fiction turning the pages."
--Megan Chance, author of "An Inconvenient Wife
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"An uncanny thriller . . . The action will keep the reader as intrigued as a parlor maid eavesdropping outside her mistress's boudoir."
--"Publishers Weekly
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About the Author
GERRI BRIGHTWELL was born in England. She has a doctorate in literature from the University of Minnesota.
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- PublisherBlackstone Pub
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1433234033
- ISBN 13 9781433234033
- BindingAudio CD
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Audio Book (CD). Condition: Good. Unabridged. Product Description The Bentley's London household is in a state of flux. The elderly matron is on her deathbed; so her son, recently returned from France, is acting as the new master of the house. While he is busy developing a reputation in anthropometry, the science of identifying criminals by body measurements, he is unaware of the secrets of the women in the household--the mysterious woman who claims to be the bride of his dead brother, the new maid from the country, and even his own wife--keep from him. A fascinating portrayal of nineteenth-century England and a page-turning mystery, The Dark Lantern exposes the genteel "upstairs" of a Victorian home, as well as the darker underside of its servants' quarters. The clash of these two classes makes for a suspenseful novel of mistaken identities, intriguing women, and dangerous deception. About the Author Gerri Brightwell has lived in Spain, Thailand, Canada, and the United States. She has worked as a cleaner, ice cream seller, sandwich-maker, pottery sponger, nanny, and, most recently, a teacher of English and writing. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Anne Flosnik, a seasoned audiobook narrator, has over four hundred titles to her credit and several awards and distinctions, including three AudioFile Earphones Awards, a USA Today Recommended Listening, and the American Library Association's Special Services to Children Award. She has twice been an Audie Award finalist. She is an accomplished actress with lead credits on stage, on television, and in commercials and voice-overs. Seller Inventory # SONG1433234033
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