Julia Golding: The Wordsworth Key, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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A dead body, a missing manuscript, and a villain intent on revenge...1812Investigative duo, Dora Fitz-Pennington and Dr Jacob Sandys, have escaped London and headed north to the Lakes, both needing time away from danger after their two most recent cases. Death, unfortunately, hasn't got the message that it isn't welcome to join them. Now, as William Wordsworth's opus goes missing, and disappearances and a murder follow in quick succession, Dora and Jacob are forced to abandon their holiday and use their unique skills to track down a reckless killer intent on destroying the Romantic poets and all they stand for...Praise for Julia Golding''Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels'' Good Housekeeping'I won''t lie, I picked this book up because of the cover - absolutely stunning...it was a perfect read' 'This book was so good, I couldn''t put it down' 'Simply delicious! This book is absolutely glorious...in the midst of a lot of Regency retellings, it stands out ... There is a wry wit throughout which balances beautifullywith the dark themes' 'This book is absolutely fantastic!!! I was so caught up in reading it that I missed lunch, and it was past time to start dinner. Only the rumbling of my stomach made me put it down for a quick meal, after which I resumed my reading' 'Starts with a bang, never really pauses for breath, and has two main protagonists who are instantly likeable and easy to cheer for!' 'A roller-coaster ride with plenty of twists' 'What a compelling read! I found it a captivating, dynamic and enthralling book that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end' 'The writing of this book was exquisite ... I was hanging on to every last word'