The Dark Library

“A compelling read from a masterful novelist.”–Historical Novel Review
“Evans uses suspense, gothic themes, and well-timed twists and turns to deftly push E forward in her search for answers.”–Booklist
“Murder, espionage, romance, and a surprising denouement.”–Kirkus Reviews
“Evans delivers an elaborate historical mystery…fans of gothic suspense will be delighted.”–Publishers Weekly
“Unexpected allies, false and true friends, and bitter revelations about the past and present all lead to the dramatic ‘act of God’ ending that such a story requires. Great fun!”–firstCLUE
“An immersive and fast-paced historical thriller, with a sophisticated twist. E is a main character with a fabulous voice who you would want as a friend.” – Stacie Grey, author of She Left and She Didn’t Stand a Chance
“Mary Anna Evans plunges us into a deceptively peaceful Hudson Valley village in the midst of wartime where all is not what it appears and the intrepid and bookish heroine must decipher a labyrinthine trail of secrets and lies. As stunning and breathtaking as a walk along the Hudson Highlands, The Dark Library had me reading late into the dark hours.” – Carol Goodman, two-time winner of the Mary Higgins Clark Prize and author of Return to Wyldcliffe Heights

Mary Anna Evans is the author of the Faye Longchamp archaeological mysteries, which have received recognition including the Benjamin Franklin Award, the Mississippi Author Award, and three Florida Book Awards bronze medals. She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches fiction and nonfiction writing. Winner of the 2018 Sisters in Crime (SinC) Academic Research Grant.

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