Description
London, 1928. Lucy Darkwether has always made her own rules. After breaking off her engagement to pursue a degree in Ancient History, she's now the proud owner of London's newest antiquarian bookshop. So when a rival shop in Cecil Court is chosen to host an exhibition of Egyptian treasures, Lucy's pride is stung - until the grand opening ends in a gruesome murder. Is this the revenge of a disgraced colleague? A private vendetta? Or a curse visited upon those who disturb the past? Ignoring the Inspector's warning to stay out of it, Lucy refuses to stick to the script. But murder isn't a game - and what she uncovers will have consequences for them all . . .
Author: Jennifer Gladwell
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 09/15/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781399704281
ISBN10: 1399704281
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Historical | General
- Fiction | Mystery & Detective | Amateur Sleuth
- Fiction | Mystery & Detective | Historical
Author: Jennifer Gladwell
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 09/15/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781399704281
ISBN10: 1399704281
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Historical | General
- Fiction | Mystery & Detective | Amateur Sleuth
- Fiction | Mystery & Detective | Historical
About the Author
Jennifer Gladwell is the pen name of freelance editor and writer, Genevieve Herr. She has previously written romantic fiction such as A Gift in December and This Year, Maybe but has always loved the golden era of crime. Gen lives in Scotland with her family.

