Nine for the Devil: A John the Lord Chamberlain Mystery: Library Edition

Reed, Mary

ISBN 10: 1455126861 ISBN 13: 9781455126866

Publisher: Blackstone Pub, 2012

Synopsis

When the grief-stricken Emperor Justinian is unconvinced his wife has died from disease, John, Lord Chamberlain investigates the death of Empress Theodora in 548 Constantinople while also attending to his pregnant daughter and dying servant. Simultaneous.

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Review

"More complex and colorful than any Byzantine mosaic, "Nine for the Devil "by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer, will sweep you back into the cruel intrigue-ridden court of the Emperor Justinian, where treachery and murder linger behind every shadowed column of the imperial palace in Constantinople." --Robin Burcell, award-winning author of "The Bone Chamber "

"Subtle, well-drawn characters, from the ascetic John to the capricious and enigmatic Justinian; deft descriptive detail revealing life in the late Roman Empire; and sharp dialogue make this another winner in this outstanding historical series" --Publishers Weekly starred review of Eight for Eternity

"The story is fast paced, the tensions between characters well portrayed; the ending leaves the reader clamoring for more. Those interested in Istanbul's history may also enjoy series set in Ottoman Turkey by Jason Goodwin (The Janissary Tree) and Jenny White (The Sultan's Seal)." --Publishers Weekly starred review for Seven for a

"The puzzle is challenging enough to keep readers searching for clues, but the triumph of the authors lies in theirspot-on recreation of the political and bureaucratic climate of thetimes."" Publishers Weekly" starred review of "Nine for the Devil"

"Whores, beggars, lawyers, even a tax collector and a pope wander around Constantinople s back alleys, brothels, kitchens and church sanctum sanctorums. What a relief for John ("Eight for Eternity," 2010, etc.) to be finally freed of his duties and prepare to take his household off to Greece." "Kirkus Reviews" of "Nine for the Devil"

"More complex and colorful than any Byzantine mosaic, "Nine for the Devil "by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer, will sweep you back into the cruel intrigue-ridden court of the Emperor Justinian, where treachery and murder linger behind every shadowed column of the imperial palace in Constantinople." Robin Burcell, award-winning author of "The Bone Chamber "

"Twisty plotting, fabulous dialogue, and aristocratic backstabbing drew me into this clever plot (Who killed an Empress who showed no signs of being murdered?) and I could not stop reading until I watched master problem-solver John dance his way out of the deadly wrath of his grieving emperor." Jerrilyn Farmer, bestselling author of the "Madeline Bean" mysteries

"Subtle, well-drawn characters, from the ascetic John to the capricious and enigmatic Justinian; deft descriptive detail revealing life in the late Roman Empire; and sharp dialogue make this another winner in this outstanding historical series"" Publishers Weekly" starred review of "Eight for Eternity""
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"The puzzle is challenging enough to keep readers searching for clues, but the triumph of the authors lies in their spot-on recreation of the political and bureaucratic climate of the times."--Publishers Weekly starred review of Nine for the Devil

"Whores, beggars, lawyers, even a tax collector and a pope wander around Constantinople's back alleys, brothels, kitchens and church sanctum sanctorums. What a relief for John (Eight for Eternity, 2010, etc.) to be finally freed of his duties and prepare to take his household off to Greece." --Kirkus Reviews of Nine for the Devil

"More complex and colorful than any Byzantine mosaic, Nine for the Devil by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer, will sweep you back into the cruel intrigue-ridden court of the Emperor Justinian, where treachery and murder linger behind every shadowed column of the imperial palace in Constantinople." --Robin Burcell, award-winning author of The Bone Chamber

"Twisty plotting, fabulous dialogue, and aristocratic backstabbing drew me into this clever plot (Who killed an Empress who showed no signs of being murdered?) and I could not stop reading until I watched master problem-solver John dance his way out of the deadly wrath of his grieving emperor." Jerrilyn Farmer, bestselling author of the Madeline Bean mysteries

"Subtle, well-drawn characters, from the ascetic John to the capricious and enigmatic Justinian; deft descriptive detail revealing life in the late Roman Empire; and sharp dialogue make this another winner in this outstanding historical series" --Publishers Weekly starred review of Eight for Eternity

About the Author

The husband and wife team of Mary Reed and Eric Mayer published several short Lord Chamberlain detections in mystery anthologies and in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine prior to 1999's well-received One For Sorrow, the first full length novel about their protagonist. Nine For The Devil is the ninth entry in this award-winning historical mystery series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackstone Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1455126861
• ISBN 13: 9781455126866
• Binding: Audio CD