The Wages of Sin
by Judith Cutler

First in a brand-new Victorian mystery series featuring steward Matthew Rowsley and housekeeper Mrs Faulkner as an engaging detective duo.

Newly appointed as land agent to the youthful Lord Croft, Matthew Rowsley finds plenty to keep him busy as he attends to his lordship’s neglected country estate. But he’s distracted from his tasks by the disappearance of a young housemaid. Has Maggie really eloped with a young man, as her mother attests – or is the truth rather more sinister? What’s been going on behind the scenes at the grand country estate … and where has his lordship disappeared to?

Teaming up with housekeeper Mrs Faulkner to get to the bottom of the matter, Matthew uncovers a number of disturbing secrets, scandals and simmering tensions within the household. Something rotten is going on at Thorncroft – and it’s up to Matthew and Mrs Faulkner to unearth the truth.

Genre: Historical Crime & Mystery

Reviews

“Readers will look forward to seeing more of this enterprising duo”

Publishers Weekly

“A promising series debut with engaging characters, social commentary, and a Victorian twist on the ever popular upstairs-downstairs storyline”

Kirkus Reviews

“Cutler deftly navigates the varying levels of servants and staff and the delicacy in those relationships. I’m glad this promises to be the first in a series”

Historical Novel Review

“Enjoyable … The surprising conclusion definitely satisfies”

Publishers Weekly on Green and Pleasant Land

“A traditional cozy that will appeal to followers of Jane Cleland, Sharon Fiffer and Lea Wait. The characters are engaging, and the art lore is fascinating”

Booklist on Guilt Edged

“Lots of action and clever writing make this an exceptional addition to this traditional series”

Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Guilt Trip

“A refreshingly different contemporary cozy series … The caustic vibe will draw in fans of M.C. Beaton and Alan Bradley”

Library Journal on Death in Elysium

“Sparkling … A tight plot complements the diverse and entertaining cast of characters”

Publishers Weekly on Death in Elysium

Judith Cutler

A former secretary of the Crime Writers’ Association, Judith Cutler has taught Creative Writing at universities and colleges for over thirty years and has run occasional courses elsewhere (from a maximum-security prison to an idyllic Greek island). She is the author of more than forty novels.

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Editions

The Wages of Sin by Judith Cutler is available in the following formats

Hardback97807278893864th February 2020145 X 222mm240$28.99
Hardback978072788938631st October 2019145 X 222mm240£20.99
Ebook97814483035262nd December 2019N/A240$6.99
Ebook97814483035261st December 2019N/A240£4.99
Hardback - Large Print978072789276824th November 2020150 X 225mm352$36.95
Hardback - Large Print978072789276830th November 2020150 X 225mm352£23.99
Paperback978178029654827th October 2020140 X 216mm240$17.95
Paperback978178029654831st August 2020140 X 216mm240£12.99
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