Death in Hellfire: A John Rawlings Mystery - Softcover

Lake, Deryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749079770 ISBN 13: 9780749079772

Publisher: Allison and Busby, 2009

Synopsis

When John Rawlings is asked to investigate a secret club and some shady goings-on, he is intrigued. The disreputable Sir Francis Dashwood is believed to be involved, as well as some illustrious members of the British aristocracy. In disguise and accompanied by the ungainly Sam Swann, John befriends Sir Dashwood and gains access to his home and family, including someone from John’s past, someone whose exceptional beauty still hypnotises him. However, evil lurks in hidden corners of Sir Dashwood’s opulent home and there seems to be a sinister element behind the infamous Hellfire Club’s debaucheries. Is John putting himself and Sam in danger by trying to find out the truth?

About this title

About the Author

DERYN LAKE is the pseudonym of a well-known historical novelist who joined the popular ranks of historical detective writers with her gripping John Rawlings Mysteries. Deryn Lake lives near Hastings, East Sussex.

Review

"Full of descriptions of Georgian London, and with an admirable depiction of a certain set of Georgian aristocrats, Death in Hellfire keeps up the standard set by the very first book in the series, with flashes of humour, a pleasantly sketched love affair for a secondary character, and a well-worked out resolution. Altogether a highly readable story." (Historical Novels Review)

"I really did enjoy this book... I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys crime fiction, particularly if you like it with a historical background." (The Bookbag)

About this edition

• Publisher: Allison and Busby
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0749079770
• ISBN 13: 9780749079772
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328