Miriam Grace Monfredo creëert boeiende mysteries, doordrenkt van historische details, voortkomend uit haar achtergrond als historicus. Haar verhalen weven behendig ingewikkelde plots met de sociale en politieke stromingen van vervlogen tijdperken. Ze blinkt uit in het tot leven brengen van historische settings, waardoor het verleden een actieve deelnemer wordt aan het zich ontvouwende drama. Lezers worden aangetrokken door haar vermogen om vergeten aspecten van de geschiedenis te belichten door middel van boeiend fictief onderzoek.
Hearing that her niece, on her first assignment as a detective, is in danger, small-town librarian Glynis Tryon heads down south on the eve of the Civil War and uncovers a plot against the government. Reprint.
For those who enjoy exploring historical settings in their mysteries, this collection is an ideal choice. Edited by Sharan Newman and Miriam Grace Monfredo, it features a range of stories from ancient Egypt to World War II, showcasing prominent authors in the genre. Notable works include Nicholas diChario's "The Soldier and His Dead Companion," which offers a fresh perspective on a wartime enigma. Readers will also appreciate the return of diva Geraldine Farrar and the mischievous Great Caruso in Barbara Paul's "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Corpse," as well as Peter Lovesey's charming Bertie, Prince of Wales, in "Bertie and the Boat Race." Other contributions include Lynda S. Robinson's "Death of a Place-Seeker," Steven Saylor's "Archimedes' Tomb," and Sharan Newman’s "Solomon's Decision." The anthology also features Edward Marston's "Murder at Anchor," Miriam Grace Monfredo's "Suffer a Witch," and works by renowned authors like Laurie King and Anne Perry. With a diverse array of tales, this collection promises to captivate readers who appreciate the blend of history and mystery.
Die erste Frauenrechtsversammlung Amerikas 1848 in Seneca Falls wird von mörderischen Intrigen überschattet.
Einundzwanzigmal Suspense mit Gütesiegel. Miriam Grace Monfredo hat die Crème de la Crème der historischen Kriminalliteratur unserer Zeit in einer einmaligen Anthologie von Erstveröffentlichungen versammelt: von Steven Saylors alten Rom bis zu Anne Perrys viktorianischen England ist alles vertreten, was Rang und Namen hat. Ein Muß für alle Krimi-Fans, alle Liebhaber historischer Erzählungen und alle, die eine Schnüffelnase für Qualität haben.