
Felicity Carrol and the Murderous Menace
A Felicity Carrol Mystery
$49.99
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
11 February 2020
Summary
Amidst the heraldry of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, a string of brutal murders rocks Britain’s upper crust-and could threaten the realm itself.Heiress and amateur detective Felicity Carrol makes a perilous journey to apprehend a notorious murderer who has terrorized England–and now continues his vicious killing spree across the pond.Felicity Carrol would rather be doing just about anything other than attending balls or seeking a husband. What she really wants to do is contin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781643852898 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1643852892 |
| Author: | Patricia Marcantonio |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 11 February 2020 |
| Weight: | 402g |
| Dimensions: | 209mm x 139mm |
| Series: | A Felicity Carrol Mystery |
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Critics Review
Praise for Felicity Carrol and the Murderous Menace:
“This colorful, action-filled mystery presents a novel twist.”
—Kirkus Reviews
”[An] entrancing sequel…Fans of Laurie King and Jacqueline Winspear will be thrilled by this capable, independent female protagonist.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Felicity retains her feisty spirit and wit and once again has to battle for acceptance and credibility in a male-dominated society. Readers will look forward to her next adventure.”
—Library Journal
“There is…plenty of action and suspense, the mystery is satisfying, and the identity and psychological justification for the actions of Jack the Ripper are certainly plausible.”
—Historical Novels Review
Praise for Felicity Carrol and the Perilous Pursuit:
“Readers who hunger for more portraits of independent women determined to make their ways in a stultifying society will take the heroine to heart.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This new series is off to a good start with a strong, intelligent main character who struggles to overcome the cultural structures of her time. For fans of cozy Victorian mysteries and admirers of Robin Paige, Elizabeth Peters, and Deanna Raybourn.”
—Library Journal
“Marcantonio brings her characters to life through vivid storytelling [and] really does an excellent job of keeping her protagonist one step ahead of the reader.”
—New York Journal of Books
“[Felicity] is a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones…Recommended to those looking for a female superhero out to right wrongs and defy convention to do so.”
—Historical Novels Review
“A must read. It has it all, an intelligent heroine, a compelling plot and plenty of Victorian atmosphere to keep you entertained to the very last page.”
—Emily Brightwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Mrs. Jefferies Mysteries
“A smart and likeable heroine, and a story that flies along at a cracking pace.”
—Stephen Gallagher, author of The Kingdom of Bones
“If you like Victorian era mysteries, you’ll love this book…The story did keep me glued…through the last page.”
—Midwest Book Reviews
About The Author
Patricia Marcantonio
Patricia Santos Marcantonio was born in Pueblo, Colorado. She has won awards for her journalism, short stories and screenplays.“Red Ridin’ in the Hood and Other Cuentos” has earned an Anne Izard Storyteller’s Choice Award; and was named an Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature Commended Title, and one of the Wilde Awards Best Collections to Share; with recommendations from Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books.
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