The Unquiet Heart

A Sarah Gilchrist Mystery

by Kaite Welsh

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Pub Date May 07 2019 | Archive Date Apr 30 2019

Pegasus Books

Historical Fiction | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

In this sequel to the acclaimed The Wages of Sin—and once again set in moody fin de siecle Edinburgh—Sarah Gilchrist finds herself trying to prove her fiancé’s innocence in the midst of his murder trial.

Edinburgh, 1893.

Sarah Gilchrist has no intention of marrying her dull fiancé Miles, the man her family hope will restore her reputation and put an end to her dreams of becoming a doctor, but when he is arrested for a murder she is sure he didn’t commit, she finds herself his reluctant ally.

Beneath the genteel façade of upper class Edinburgh lurks blackmail, adultery, poison, and madness, and Sarah must return to Edinburgh’s slums, back alleys, and asylums as she discovers the dark past about a family where no one is what they seem, even Miles himself.

It also brings her back into the orbit of her mercurial professor, Gregory Merchiston—he sees Sarah as his protege, but can he stave off his demons long enough to teach her the skills that will save her life?

About the Author: Kaite Welsh, author of The Wages of Sin, is an Edinburgh-based journalist and the literature officer at Creative Scotland. She writes a weekly column for the Daily Telegraph and makes frequent appearances on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

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Advance Praise

Praise for The Wages of Sin:

“A spunky but historically accurate heroine, bucking the most restrictive traditions. The first book in what will, one hopes, be a long-running series. An inspiring feminist tale perfect for the modern age.” —Library Journal (starred, Debut of the Month)

“What better setting for a Gothic murder mystery than nineteenth-century Edinburgh?” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times

“A top-class crime thriller, a riveting social documentary, and a fascinating historical novel. Brilliant writing. A total gem.” —Criminal Element

“An exhilarating and atmospheric mystery set in the gas-lit streets of Edinburgh. A layered, provocative and riveting mystery about Victorian dynamics and womanhood.” —Shelf Awareness

Praise for The Wages of Sin:

“A spunky but historically accurate heroine, bucking the most restrictive traditions. The first book in what will, one hopes, be a long-running series. An inspiring...