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| Original Title: | Silent in the Grave |
| ISBN: | 0778324109 (ISBN13: 9780778324102) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Lady Julia Grey #1 |
| Characters: | Lady Julia Grey, Nicholas Brisbane, Portia, Lady Bettiscombe, Valerius March, Lord March, Morag, Aquinas, Theophilus Monk, Dr. Mordecai Bent, Sir Simon Grey, Magda, Aunt Hermia, Hortense de Bellefleur |
| Setting: | London, England,1886(United Kingdom) |
| Literary Awards: | RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements & Nominee for First Book (2008), Dilys Award Nominee (2008), Agatha Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2007) |
Deanna Raybourn
Hardcover | Pages: 509 pages Rating: 3.92 | 19679 Users | 2231 Reviews
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"LET THE WICKED BE ASHAMED, AND LET THEM BE SILENT IN THE GRAVE." These ominous words, slashed from the pages of a book of Psalms, are the last threat that the darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, Sir Edward collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of dinner guests.
Prepared to accept that Edward's death was due to a long-standing physical infirmity, Julia is outraged when Brisbane visits and suggests that Sir Edward has been murdered. It is a reaction she comes to regret when she discovers the damning paper for herself, and realizes the truth.
Determined to bring her husband's murderer to justice, Julia engages the enigmatic Brisbane to help her investigate Edward's demise. Dismissing his warnings that the investigation will be difficult, if not impossible, Julia presses forward, following a trail of clues that lead her to even more unpleasant truths, and ever closer to a killer who waits expectantly for her arrival.
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| Title | : | Silent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey #1) |
| Author | : | Deanna Raybourn |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 509 pages |
| Published | : | March 1st 2007 by Mira (first published December 19th 2006) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Historical. Historical Fiction. Romance. Fiction. Historical Mystery |
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Ratings: 3.92 From 19679 Users | 2231 ReviewsCommentary Epithetical Books Silent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey #1)
Obviously this book has far more admirers then detractors, (if the ratings are any indication), but I'm damned if I know why. As far as I can analyse, you might like this book if you enjoy:1. A surly and charmless hero masquerading as a grade C Sherlock Holmes clone.2. Forced chemistry (or rather no chemistry) between said surly/charmless hero and an equally vapid "oh-I'm-so-stupid-but-I'm-so-adorable-because-the-writer-tells-you-so" heroine.3. A 435 page mystery where the actual detection takesObviously this book has far more admirers then detractors, (if the ratings are any indication), but I'm damned if I know why. As far as I can analyse, you might like this book if you enjoy:1. A surly and charmless hero masquerading as a grade C Sherlock Holmes clone.2. Forced chemistry (or rather no chemistry) between said surly/charmless hero and an equally vapid "oh-I'm-so-stupid-but-I'm-so-adorable-because-the-writer-tells-you-so" heroine.3. A 435 page mystery where the actual detection takes
Finding Silent in the Grave turned out to be one of those beautiful, stumbling across the perfect book to fit your mood moments. Here I am, staring down the barrel of this pregnancy, willing the last few days to pass faster, and this absolutely delightful Victorian mystery proves just the thing to take my mind off the all-too-slowly ticking clock. Even better, it's the first in a series with the second one already out and the third due to hit shelves in March.Silent in the Grave starts out with
I got this book on the strenght of the first page, and even after a third still thought I wanted to read more and more. But despite it probably being one of the better written books I read these months, I'm currently so pissed off at it that I can't bear to read the last few chapters and want to excorcise my frustration.Is it really just me who sees the "solution" at the very first clue placed? I know it's a matter of pride to claim to have known the killer, but that's not why I say it - I hate
Veronica Speedwell is like fireworks. Loud. Beautiful. Exciting. In your face. And Lady Julia Grey is like a garden. Cool. Beautiful. Peaceful. With something new popping up. I am so thankful I read Veronica first as I wouldnt be able to stand her after reading Lady Julia. This is my new favorite read of 2019. I couldnt put it down from page one. Lady Julia. Her family. The timing and pace. The Mystery. The clues. Nicholas. Fleur. The Raven. This was everything good in a romance (the slowwwwww
The book opens thusly: "To say that I met Nicholas Brisbane over my husband's dead body is not entirely accurate. Edward, it should be noted, was still twitching upon the floor."An excellent beginning! It is, unfortunately, all downhill from there. Lady Julia Grey, the narrator and heroine, is a sensible, good hearted gentlewoman far ahead of her time. She's a very readable character, although a bit too anachronistic. I would like to read a book in which she simply goes through life.
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