The Sixth Victim (A Constance Piper Mystery) - Hardcover

Harris, Tessa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1496706544 ISBN 13: 9781496706546

Publisher: Kensington, 2017

Synopsis

London’s East End, 1888: When darkness falls, terror begins...

The foggy streets of London’s Whitechapel district have become a nocturnal hunting ground for Jack the Ripper, and no woman is safe. Flower girl Constance Piper is not immune to dread, but she is more preoccupied with her own strange experiences of late.

Clairvoyants seem to be everywhere these days. Constance’s mother has found comfort in contacting her late father in a séance. But are such powers real? And could Constance really be possessed of second sight? She longs for the wise counsel of her mentor and champion of the poor, Emily Tindall, but the kind missionary has gone missing.

Following the latest grisly discovery, Constance is contacted by a high-born lady of means who fears the victim may be her missing sister. She implores Constance to use her clairvoyance to help solve the crime, which the press is calling “the Whitechapel Mystery,” attributing the murder to the Ripper.

As Constance becomes embroiled in intrigue far more sinister than she could have imagined, assistance comes in a startling manner that profoundly challenges her assumptions about the nature of reality. She’ll need all the help she can get—because there may be more than one depraved killer out there...

Praise for Tessa Harris

The Sixth Victim

"The Sixth Victim is an imaginative take on the murders perpetrated by Jack the Ripper in the murky backstreets of Victorian London. Highly atmospheric, impeccably-researched, and with a supernatural twist, the novel is also about sisters and friendship, class and loyalty."
                            —Jane Harris, author of The Observations and Gillespie and 1


The Lazarus Curse

“Stellar . . . Harris’s prose and characterizations have only become more assured.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Harris successfully balances history, homicide, sorcery and social justice in her idealistic hero’s fourth case.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Devil’s Breath

“Excellent . . . Both literally and figuratively atmospheric, this will appeal to fans of Imogen Robertson’s series during the same period.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Dead Shall Not Rest

“Populated with real historical characters and admirably researched, Harris’s novel features a complex and engrossing plot. A touch of romance makes this sophomore outing even more enticing. Savvy readers will also recall Hilary Mantel’s The Giant, O’Brien.” —Library Journal

The Anatomist's Apprentice

“Densely plotted . . . We await—indeed, demand—the sequel.” —The New York Times Book Review

About this title

About the Author:

Tessa Harris is the author of the acclaimed Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mysteries, including Secrets in the Stones and The Anatomist’s Apprentice. A graduate of Oxford University with a History degree, Tessa has also been a journalist and editor, contributing to many national publications such as The Times and The Telegraph. She has also acted as a literary publicist for several well-known authors. Readers can visit her website at www.tessaharrisauthor.com.

Review:

“A reinterpretation of Jack the Ripper with a supernatural touch . . . combines two perceptive points of view with a convincing portrait of London's seamier side and a neat twist of an ending.” –Kirkus Reviews
 
"In The Sixth Victim Tessa Harris has again produced a highly imaginative and entertaining book, brimming with atmosphere and suspense. This latest work, set in a time dominated by the murders of Jack the Ripper, exemplifies Harris's ability as a storyteller and demonstrates her outstanding knowledge of London's history." –David Bullock, author of The Man Who Would Be Jack

About this edition

• Publisher: Kensington
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1496706544
• ISBN 13: 9781496706546
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304