Nine Lessons: A Josephine Tey Mystery - Hardcover

Upson, Nicola

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1683313216 ISBN 13: 9781683313212

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, 2017

Synopsis

Called to the peaceful wooded churchyard of St-John’s-at-Hampstead, Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose faces one of the most audacious and unusual murders of his career. The body of the church’s organist is found in an opened grave, together with a photograph of a manor house and a cryptic note. The image leads Archie to Cambridge, where the crisp autumn air has brought with it bustling life to the ancient university and town.

Mystery author Josephine Tey and Archie's lover Bridget Foley have each recently settled in Cambridge, though both women are not equally happy to see him. One has concealed an important secret from Archie which now threatens to come to light. Meanwhile, the change of seasons has also brought with it a series of vicious attacks against women in town, spreading fear and suspicion through the community.

Soon, another body is revealed, and in the shadow of King’s College Chapel, Archie uncovers a connection twenty-five years old which haunted both victims―as well as some of their living companions. As Archie and Josephine each grapple with savage malefactors intent on making their victims pay, they must race to stop another attack in this beautifully written, intricately plotted mystery.

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Review:

Praise for Nine Lessons:
“Superlative...An intricate, credible whodunit story line.”
―Publishers Weekly starred review

“Fans of historical British mysteries, such as Jacqueline Winspear’s ‘Maisie Dobbs’ series, will delight in this old-fashioned whodunit starring characters with depth and heart.”
―Library Journal

"Accomplished...A skillful blend of fact and fiction with compelling plot lines and vivid evocation of 1937 England."
―Booklist

“The writing is crisp and sharp, with the authentic feel of England lending credence to the tale. The plot twists and turns like a whirligig, taking the reader for an enjoyable ride. Heartily recommended.”
―Historical Novels Review

“A terrific read...Elegant...A memorable novel.”
―San Francisco Book Review“An excellent, complicated mystery that leaves the reader satisfied: polished, interesting and compelling from start to finish with tremendous depth.”
―Fab Book Reviews

Book Description:

In the years before the Great War, M.R. James told ghost stories by candlelight to a handful of friends and scholars. Now, twenty-five years later, those men are dying, killed off one by one...

About this edition

• Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1683313216
• ISBN 13: 9781683313212
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320