PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Martine Bailey is the author of two previous mysteries: An Appetite for Violets, selected by Booklist as one of the Top Ten crime fiction debuts in the US, and A Taste for Nightshade. She lives in Cheshire, England.
Spooky historical detail enlivens a mystery thronged with suspects * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * Fans of Anna Lee Huber and Imogen Robertson will be pleased * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * Puzzle solvers and historians will love this mystery, and Bailey's richly detailed story is perfect for fans of Ariana Franklin and Rhys Bowen * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>The Almanack</b> * Engrossing ... Historical fans are in for a treat * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>The Almanack</b> * Murderously dark and delightful * <b>Melissa Bailey</b> on <b>The Almanack</b> * Entertaining and engrossing tale ... a writer to watch * <b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>A Taste for Nightshade</b> * Plenty of local color, romance, intrigue, and deception * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>A Taste for Nightshade</b> * Numerous plot twists, flashbacks, historical details, and a sympathetic main character, framed with an eerie, foreboding setting * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>A Taste for Nightshade</b> * Intelligent and engrossing reading ... this is a richly rewarding read * <b>The Sunday Times Best Summer Reads</b> on <b>A Taste for Nightshade (UK edition)</b> * A tasty confection of history, mystery and intrigue. Fans of such 18th century writers as James Boswell, Tobias Smollett, Henry Fielding and Samuel Richardson will savor this delicious read * <b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>An Appetite for Violets</b> *
