Marion Sohns Libros

"Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and amateur sleuth, likes nothing more than to relax with a good book. But when his friend Lady Jane ask for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. One of Jane's former servants is dead and Lenox suspects murder, by a rare and deadly poison. When another body turns up during the season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a complex web to find the answer before the killer strikes again" --

Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Edinburgh, this atmospheric thriller weaves a tale rich in psychological suspense and horror. The narrative unfolds with elegance and a dark mastery, drawing readers into a chilling exploration of the human psyche. Anthony O'Neill crafts a gripping story that keeps readers on edge, blending historical context with intense emotional depth.

In einer Hochhaussiedlung wird die Leiche eines vierzehnjährigen Mädchens gefunden. Die Umstände ihres Sturzes sind rätselhaft, da ein Überwachungsvideo einen Jungen zeigt, der möglicherweise mit ihrem Tod in Verbindung steht. Fragen über Helens Leben und ihre Beweggründe bleiben offen.