Death in St. Petersburg
A Lady Emily Mystery
$35.63
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2018
Summary
After the final curtain of Swan Lake, an animated crowd exits the Mariinsky theatre brimming with excitement from the night’s performance. But outside the scene is somber. A ballerina’s body lies face down in the snow, blood splattered like rose petals over the costume of the Swan Queen. The crowd is silenced by a single cry- “Nemetseva is dead!”
Amongst the theatergoers is Lady Emily, accompanying her dashing husband Colin in Russia on assignment from the Crown. But it soon becomes c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250146151 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250146151 |
| Author: | Tasha Alexander |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | Minotaur Books,US |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 135mm x 208mm |
| Series: | Lady Emily Mysteries |
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Critics Review
“Consistently witty, smart, and entertaining.” –Booklist
“Alexander is at the top of her game…(her) impeccable research and smart storytelling keep
readers on the edge of their seats…A gripping tale by a grand mistress of the genre.”–RT
Book Reviews (Top Pick)
“The breathtaking beauty of St. Petersburg before the Russian Revolution provides a dazzling backdrop for murder… . The purest mystery among Alexander’s adventures presents a challenging puzzle, a historically interesting period, and detailed descriptions of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.” –Kirkus Reviews
“In addition to a satisfying puzzle and the always appealing protagonist, Alexander delivers a memorable portrait of a fairy-tale city dancing on the brink of revolution.” –Publishers Weekly
On the Lady Emily Mystery Series:
“Author Tasha Alexander is one to watch–and read… . despite her cliffhanger climaxes and witty repartee, there’s a depth of sensitivity which sets her apart.” –The Huffington Post on Dangerous to Know
“With wisps of darkness, shadows of a ghost story and embers of heightened Freudian themes, Dangerous to Know is the perfect novel to curl up with and chase away the world.” –Examiner.com
“Infused with wit and charm, with just the right amounts of danger, romance and detection blended in.” –Denver Post on Tears of Pearl
”[Tears of Pearl] will please readers of Anne Perry, Laurie R. King, and Deanna Raybourn seeking a new fan-favorite author.” –Library Journal on Tears of Pearl
“A thoroughly enjoyable adventure with both historical texture and emotional depth.” –Anne Perry, New York Times bestselling author on A Fatal Waltz
“Alexander’s sweetly choreographed plot dances between her wonderfully drawn sleuth, Lady Ashton, and Victorian high society.” –Julie Spencer-Fleming, Edgar Award finalist and author of All Mortal Flesh on A Poisoned Season
“Alexander excels in depicting the social mores of a society uncomfortable with the independence of women, and deftly allows the plot to develop in tandem with Emily’s growth.” –The Baltimore Sun on And Only to Deceive
Tasha Alexander
Tasha Alexander, the daughter of two philosophy professors, studied English Literature and Medieval History at the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband, novelist Andrew Grant, live on a ranch in southeastern Wyoming.
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