Mortal Arts by Anna Lee Huber (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mortal Arts by Anna Lee Huber From the national bestselling author of The Anatonmists Wife comes the second historical mystery featuring enigmatic sleuth Lady Kiera Darby.Scotland, 1830. Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue-in fact, it seems to follow wherever she goes. After her foray into murder investigation, Kiera must journey to Edinburgh with her family so that her pregnant sister can be close to proper medical care. But the city is full of many things Kiera isnt quite ready to face- the society ladies keen on judging her, her fellow investigator-and romantic entanglement-Sebastian Gage, and ultimately, another deadly mystery.Kieras old friend Michael Dalmay is about to be married, but the arrival of his older brother-and Kieras childhood art tutor-William, has thrown everything into chaos. For ten years Will has been missing, committed to an insane asylum by his own father. Kiera is sympathetic to her mentors plight, especially when rumors swirl about a local girl gone missing. Now Kiera must once again employ her knowledge of the macabre and join forces with Gage in order to prove the innocence of a beloved family friend-and save the marriage of another...From the national bestselling author of The Anatonmists Wife comes the second historical mystery featuring enigmatic sleuth Lady Kiera Darby.Scotland, 1830. Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue-in fact, it seems to follow wherever she goes. After her foray into murder investigation, Kiera must journey to Edinburgh with her family so that her pregnant sister can be close to proper medical care. But the city is full of many things Kiera isnt quite ready to face- the society ladies keen on judging her, her fellow investigator-and romantic entanglement-Sebastian Gage, and ultimately, another deadly mystery.Kieras old friend Michael Dalmay is about to be married, but the arrival of his older brother-and Kieras childhood art tutor-William, has thrown everything into chaos. For ten years Will has been missing, committed to an insane asylum by his own father. Kiera is sympathetic to her mentors plight, especially when rumors swirl about a local girl gone missing. Now Kiera must once again employ her knowledge of the macabre and join forces with Gage in order to prove the innocence of a beloved family friend-and save the marriage of another... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Anna Lee Huber is the RITA and Daphne award-nominated author of the Lady Darby Mysteries, including As Death Draws Near, A Study in Death, A Grave Matter, Mortal Arts, and The Anatomists Wife. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she majored in music and minored in psychology. She currently resides in Indiana with her family and is hard at work on the next Lady Darby novel. Review Praise for the Lady Darby Mysteries"[A] history mystery in fine Victorian style! Anna Lee Hubers spirited debut mixes classic country house mystery with a liberal dash of historical romance."—New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming "Riveting…Huber deftly weaves together an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting."—New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn"[A] fascinating heroine…A thoroughly enjoyable read!"—National bestselling author Victoria Thompson"[A] clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection."—National bestselling author Carol K. Carr"Reads like a cross between a gothic novel and a mystery with a decidedly unusual heroine."—Kirkus Reviews"Huber deftly evokes both [Sebastian and Kieras] attraction and the periods flavor."—Publishers Weekly"[Huber] designs her heroine as a woman who straddles the line between eighteenth-century behavior and twenty-first-century independence."—New York Journal of Books"[A] must read…One of those rare books that will both shock and please."—Fresh Fiction"Fascinates with its compelling heroine who forges her own way in a society that frowns upon female independence."—RT Book Reviews"One of the best historical mysteries that I have read this year."—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews Promotional Scotland, 1830.Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue-in fact, it seems to follow wherever she goes. After her foray into murder investigation, Kiera must journey to Edinburgh with her family so that her pregnant sister can be close to proper medical care. Review Quote Praise for Anna Lee Huber and The Anatomists Wife "Lady Darby is an engaging new sleuth to follow."-Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author "A riveting debut."-Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author "An unusual and romantic heroine."-Judith Rock, author of A Plague of Lies "A fast-paced, atmospheric, and chilling debut featuring a clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection." -Carol K. Carr, national bestselling author of India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy "Hubers protagonist is complex and likable and the well-plotted mystery is filled with fascinating secondary characters…Youll be engaged right to the end."- RT Book Reviews "Hubers debut…reads like a cross between a gothic novel and a mystery with a decidedly unusual heroine."- Kirkus Reviews Promotional "Headline" Scotland, 1830.Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue-in fact, it seems to follow wherever she goes. After her foray into murder investigation, Kiera must journey to Edinburgh with her family so that her pregnant sister can be close to proper medical care. Details ISBN0425253783 Author Anna Lee Huber Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 0425253783 ISBN-13 9780425253786 Format Paperback Short Title MORTAL ARTS Media Book Series Number 2 DEWEY FIC Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd Audience Age 18 US Release Date 2013-09-03 UK Release Date 2013-09-03 Pages 384 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series A Lady Darby Mystery Publication Date 2013-09-03 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-01-31 AU Release Date 2016-01-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141779402;

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