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Silent in the Grave

I recently finished reading Silent in the Grave, the first novel by Deanna Raybourn featuring Lady Julia Grey and Nicholas Brisbane. How could I pass up a book that begins with these words:

To say that I met Nicholas Brisbane over my husband’s dead body is not entirely accurate. Edward, it should be noted, was still twitching upon the floor.

I stared at him, not quite taking in the fact that he had just collapsed at my feet. He lay, curled like a question mark, his evening suit ink-black against the white marble of the floor. He was writhing, his fingers knotted.

I leaned as close to him as my corset would permit.

"Edward, we have guests. Do get up. If this is some sort of silly prank--"

"He is not jesting, my lady. He is convulsing."

The book has people I want to know better, a fast-moving plot that kept me guessing along with Lady Julia, plenty of mystery and intrigue... and a Tower raven. The Eleventh Chapter was a special treat. :-)

There are currently three books in the series. I look forward to reading the next installment.

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Posted at 13:25 Pacific in Books | «e»