“Superb . . . Lovers of British historical mysteries with a dash of romance and gothic atmosphere will clamor for more”

“In this taut, Gothic-style mystery, Rayne offers a gripping plot with plenty of suspense and period ambience”

“Frightful fun with haunted history and a blustery thespian”

“A dark drama of violence and murder”

“A fascinating history is folded into a spectral mystery”

“Vivid flashbacks to the troubled history of the Rivers clan complement the present-day action, which builds to a creepily satisfying conclusion. Readers will hope this series has a long run”

“The Fox novels are a joy to read. They’re beautifully written, with a strong protagonist and very cleverly constructed stories. Each of the Fox novels has been better than the last – with more-complex stories that ratchet up the suspense to a new level . . . Fans of Phineas Fox will be lining up for this one”

“Rayne writes with panache and imagination … A chocolate box of classical music, banter, historic tidbits, and spooky stories ”

“An intricate tale of music, love, betrayal, and self-sacrifice … Fans of intelligent historical mysteries will be rewarded ”

“Rayne is a fine writer, a sure-handed plotter and skillful character builder ... Fox is perhaps her most intriguing creation ”