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

Judith Cutler, Birmingham’s Queen of Crime, is the author of fifty novels, most of them crime series featuring strong women protagonists. Her prize-winning short stories have appeared regularly in anthologies and leading crime fiction magazines. She is married to fellow crime-writer Edward Marston.

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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
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