
Silent in the Grave
(The first book in the Lady Julia Grey series)(2006)
A novel by
Deanna Raybourn
AwardsAgatha Award (nominee)
"Let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave."
These ominous words, slashed from the pages of a book of Psalms, are the last threat that the darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, Sir Edward collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of dinner guests.
Prepared to accept that Edward's death was due to a longstanding physical infirmity, Julia is outraged when Brisbane visits and suggests that Sir Edward has been murdered. It is a reaction she comes to regret when she discovers the damning paper for herself, and realizes the truth.
Determined to bring her husband's murderer to justice, Julia engages the enigmatic Brisbane to help her investigate Edward's demise. Dismissing his warnings that the investigation will be difficult, if not impossible, Julia presses forward, following a trail of clues that lead her to even more unpleasant truths, and ever closer to a killer who waits expectantly for her arrival.
These ominous words, slashed from the pages of a book of Psalms, are the last threat that the darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, Sir Edward collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of dinner guests.
Prepared to accept that Edward's death was due to a longstanding physical infirmity, Julia is outraged when Brisbane visits and suggests that Sir Edward has been murdered. It is a reaction she comes to regret when she discovers the damning paper for herself, and realizes the truth.
Determined to bring her husband's murderer to justice, Julia engages the enigmatic Brisbane to help her investigate Edward's demise. Dismissing his warnings that the investigation will be difficult, if not impossible, Julia presses forward, following a trail of clues that lead her to even more unpleasant truths, and ever closer to a killer who waits expectantly for her arrival.
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Hardback Editions
March 2007 : Hardback
| Title: Silent in the Grave (STP - Mira) Author(s): Deanna Raybourn ISBN: 0-7783-2410-9 / 978-0-7783-2410-2 (Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Mira Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
January 2010 : Paperback
| Title: Silent in the Grave Author(s): Deanna Raybourn ISBN: 0-7783-2817-1 / 978-0-7783-2817-9 (Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Mira Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Silent in the Grave Author(s): Deanna Raybourn ISBN: 0-7783-0137-0 / 978-0-7783-0137-0 (Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Mira Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2007 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: Silent in the Grave Author(s): Deanna Raybourn ISBN: 0-7783-2524-5 / 978-0-7783-2524-6 (Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Mira Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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December 2007 : Kindle edition
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