Shadow of the Raven
by Tessa Harris
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Pub Date Jan 27 2015 | Archive Date Jan 30 2015
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
In the notorious mental hospital known as Bedlam, Dr. Thomas Silkstone seeks out a patient with whom he is on intimate terms. But he is unprepared for the state in which he finds Lady Lydia Farrell. Shocked into action, Thomas vows to help free Lydia by appealing to the custodian of her affairs, Mr. Nicholas Lupton. But when Silkstone arrives at the Boughton Estate to speak to Lupton, he finds that another form of madness has taken over the village. . .
Sweeping changes to the Boughton Estate threaten to leave many villagers, who are rightfully angry, destitute. After a single shot rings out and a man dies in the woods, it appears that the desperate villagers have turned to murder to avenge their cause. But for Thomas, a post-mortem on the victim raises more questions than answers. Although he manages to save an innocent man from the gallows, a second murder warns him of his potentially fatal situation. Soon he discovers a conspiracy far more sinister than anything he has ever faced. But who it leads to is the last person he suspects. . .
Outstanding praise for Tessa Harris and her Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mysteries!
The Devil's Breath
"Excellent. . .Both literally and figuratively atmospheric, this will appeal to fans of Imogen Robertson's series during the same period." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Stunning. . .perfect book club fodder." --Library Journal
"A fascinating series. . .Harris is at her vivid best describing in precise, fearsome detail the ‘Great Fogg'." --The New York Times Book Review
The Dead Shall Not Rest
"Highly recommended." --Historical Novel Reviews
"Outstanding. . .well-rounded characters, cleverly concealed evidence and an assured prose style point to a long run for this historical series." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Populated with real historical characters and admirably researched, Harris's novel features a complex and engrossing plot. A touch of romance makes this sophomore outing even more enticing. Savvy readers will also recall Hilary Mantel's The Giant, O'Brien." --Library Journal
The Anatomist's Apprentice
"Densely plotted. . . We await--indeed, demand--the sequel." --The New York Times Book Review
"An absorbing debut. . . Harris has more than a few tricks up her sleeve and even veteran armchair puzzle solvers are likely to be surprised." --Publishers Weekly
"Smart misdirection and time-period appropriate medical details make for a promising start to a new series. A strong choice for readers of Ariana Franklin and Caleb Carr." --Library Journal
A Note From the Publisher
A Thomas Silkstone Mystery (Book 5)
Advance Praise
“Even with justice, love and forensic science on Silkstone’s side, his dreams of reunion with his Lydia seem dimmer than ever…One disaster relentlessly follows another for the lovelorn doctor from the Colonies.”– Kirkus Reviews
“More romantic thriller than whodunit..[A] strong series.” – Publishers Weekly
“The Dr. Thomas Silkstone books have been an interesting and unique series. Set in 1784 and featuring an anatomist colonist from America, Harris looks at Georgian England through the fresh eyes of an outsider. She displays her complete historical knowledge with her easy and graceful presentation of the times. In this fifth installment, the personal stakes have never been higher. The books highlight a particular, more social aspect of the times. The twists and turns never stop, making Shadow of the Raven impossible to put down.”– RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780758293398 |
| PRICE | $15.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Rosemary S, Librarian
Dr. Thomas Silkstone is horrified at the state of his friend Lady Lydia Farrell. Confined to the infamous Bedlam Asylum, her condition is horrifying. Intending to get her out of the institution, Thomas journeys to Broughton Estate to speak with her custodian, Nicholas Lupton. But conditions on the estate are equally shocking, it has been run into the ground and the villagers are in an uproar. When a man is shot, it is assumed the locals are fighting back, but Thomas is able to save an innocent man from hanging when his post-mortem turns up interesting information. When a second murder occurs, Thomas has to wonder if everyone has gone insane
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