Candice Proctor, die ook schrijft onder de pseudoniemen C.S. Harris en C.S. Graham, is een veelgeprezen bestsellerauteur. Haar werk omvat boeiende Regency-mysteries, spannende thrillers en een reeks historische romans. Proctor past haar diepgaande historische kennis ook toe in haar non-fictie studies, met name over de Franse Revolutie. Haar romans, vertaald in meer dan twintig talen, worden geprezen om hun nauwgezette historische details en overtuigende karakterontwikkeling.
Set in a seemingly tranquil English village, the story follows Sebastian St. Cyr as he becomes embroiled in a complex murder investigation. The narrative blends historical intrigue with mystery, highlighting the contrasts between the village's serene facade and the dark secrets lurking beneath. With a national bestselling author at the helm, readers can expect a captivating tale filled with suspense and unexpected twists.
Regency England, January 1813: The mutilated body of a young French doctor found in an alley beside a mysterious, badly injured woman entangles Sebastian in the deadly riddle of the “Lost Dauphin,” the boy prince who disappeared during the darkest days of the French Revolution. Thrust into dangerous conflict with the Dauphin’s sister—the imperious, ruthless daughter of Marie Antoinette—Sebastian finds his self-control shattered when he recognizes the injured woman as Alexi Sauvage, a figure from his own past associated with an act of wartime brutality and betrayal that nearly destroyed him. With the murderer striking ever closer, Sebastian fears for the lives of his pregnant wife, Hero, and their soon-to-be-born child. And when he realizes the key to their survival may lie in the hands of an old enemy, he must finally face the truth about his own guilt in an incident he has found too terrible to consider....
Hero Jarvis seeks Sebastian St. Cyr's assistance to investigate the murders of eight prostitutes. Their pursuit leads them from London's East End to Mayfair, as they race to uncover a killer's plot that endangers the nation.
In 1812 London, Viscount Devlin investigates the murder of a reform-minded bishop found alongside an ancient corpse. His quest for the killer takes him from Smithfield's alleys to Whitehall's power corridors, unearthing dark family secrets and challenging his identity.
The death of a notorious London diamond merchant draws aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his new wife Hero into a sordid world of greed, desperation, and the occult, when the husband of Sebastian's former lover Kat Boleyn is accused of the murder. Central to the case is a magnificent blue diamond, the Hope diamond, believed to have once formed part of the French crown jewels.
This book offers a captivating narrative that delves into engaging themes and complex characters. It presents a unique perspective that challenges conventional ideas, drawing readers into a richly crafted world. The story unfolds with a blend of suspense and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy intricate plots and well-developed relationships. The previous publication by Berkley highlights its established popularity and appeal to a broad audience.
“The entire series is simply elegant.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author In this historical mystery from the national bestselling author of Who Slays the Wicked, the abduction and murder of a young boy takes Sebastian St. Cyr from the gritty streets of London to the glittering pleasure haunts of the aristocracy... London, 1813. One of the city's many homeless children, Benji Thatcher was abducted and murdered—and his younger sister is still missing. Few in authority care about a street urchin's fate, but Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, refuses to let this killer go unpunished. Uncovering a disturbing pattern of missing children, Sebastian is drawn into a shadowy, sadistic world. As he follows a grim trail that leads from the writings of the debauched Marquis de Sade to the city's most notorious brothels, he comes to a horrifying realization: Someone from society's upper echelon is preying upon the city's most vulnerable. And though dark, powerful forces are moving against him, Sebastian will risk his reputation and his life to keep more innocents from harm...
March, 1815. The Bourbon King Louis XVIII has been restored to the throne of France, Napoleon is in exile on the isle of Elba, and Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, and his wife, Hero, have traveled to Paris in hopes of tracing his long-lost mother, Sophie, the errant Countess of Hendon. But his search ends in tragedy when he comes upon the dying Countess in the wasteland at the tip of the ÃŽle de la CitÃ(c). Stabbed -- apparently with a stiletto -- and thrown from the bastions of the island's ancient stone bridge, Sophie dies without naming her murderer.