Death in St. Petersburg - Softcover

Alexander, Tasha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472122178 ISBN 13: 9781472122179

Publisher: Constable, 2017

Synopsis

A dance with death... After the final curtain of Swan Lake, an animated crowd exits the Mariinsky theatre brimming with excitement. But outside the scene is somber. A ballerina's body lies face down in the snow, blood splattered like rose petals over the costume of the Swan Queen. The crowd is silenced by a single cry - "Nemetseva is dead!" Among the theatergoers is Lady Emily, accompanying her dashing husband Colin in Russia on assignment from the Crown. But it soon becomes clear that Colin isn't the only one with work to do. When the dead ballerina's aristocratic lover comes begging for justice, Emily must apply her own set of skills to discover the rising star's murderer. Her investigation takes her on a dance across the stage of Tsarist Russia, from the opulence of the Winter Palace, to the modest flats of ex-ballerinas and the locked attics of political radicals. A mysterious dancer in white follows closely behind, making waves through St. Petersburg with her surprise performances and trail of red scarves. Is it the sweet Katenka, Nemetseva's childhood friend and favorite rival? The ghost of the murdered étoile herself? Or, something even more sinister?

About this title

About the Author:

Tasha Alexander is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Emily series and the novel Elizabeth: The Golden Age. She attended the University of Notre Dame, where she studied English and Medieval History. Her work has been nominated for numerous awards and has been translated into more than a dozen languages. She and her husband, novelist Andrew Grant, divide their time between Chicago and the UK. Visit her online at www.tashaalexander.com

Review:

"This long, delightful series featuring Lady Emily Hargreaves continues with the lush detail, beautiful surrounding, sparkling personalities and the great mystery readers have come to expect. The Victorian details are engaging. Secondary characters are wildly entertaining." --RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) on The Adventuress

"...interesting twists, a vivid setting, and engaging characters fill out a tale sure to please historical mystery lovers." -Publishers Weekly on A Terrible Beauty

"...delightful entertainment."--Booklist on The Adventuress

"One of Lady Emily's most interesting cases... The Victorian detail enhances the difficulties of proving someone dead or alive and discovering a killer with none of the usual motives for murder." - Kirkus Reviews on The Counterfeit Heiress

"..readers will relish Alexander's lyrical evocation of British landscapes and her gift for crafting engaging characters." - Publishers Weekly on Behind the Shattered Glass

About this edition

• Publisher: Constable
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1472122178
• ISBN 13: 9781472122179
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304