“Utterly spellbinding”

“A raucous mystery romp studded with historic flourishes”

“The story is dense, complex, and twist filled, and readers will be riveted by this suspenseful, provocative read packed with depth, drama, and charm”

“A playful puzzle with an elegant veneer and abundant twists”

“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”

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Colorful characters and a mastery of slow-burning suspense make this case an engaging page-turner