Book One of P.B. Ryan's #1 bestselling historical mystery series. Long thought to have died during the Civil War, opium-smoking former battle surgeon Will Hewitt is arrested for murder, and it's up to governess Nell Sweeney to prove his innocence. "A beautiful combination of entertaining characters, minute historical research, and a powerful evocation of time and place. I'm very glad there will be more to come." New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly"P.B. Ryan makes a stunning debut with Still Life With Murder...I can't wait for the next installment." Bestselling author Victoria Thompson "If you like fast moving, accurately drawn, historical mysteries, you won't go wrong by trying Still Life With Murder ." Reviewing the Evidence" Still Life With Murder is sheer perfection... gripping... powerful... unforgettable...You'll know you've read one hell of a story after you turn the last page!" Reader to Reader ReviewsA full-length novel of 91,000 words Post-Civil War BostonOriginally published by Berkley Prime Crime as Book One of the Gilded Age mysteries
Los Misterios de Nell Sweeney Serie
Ambientada en el Boston de la posguerra civil, estos misterios siguen a una joven institutriz irlandesa y al díscolo hijo de su empleador. La serie entrelaza hábilmente tramas intrincadas llenas de giros inesperados. Los lectores quedarán cautivados por la rica atmósfera histórica y la palpable tensión romántica que surge entre los protagonistas. Es la elección perfecta para quienes disfrutan de intrigantes misterios con un susurro de atracción prohibida.
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