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Praise for Deanna Raybourn

“With a strong and unique voice,

Deanna Raybourn creates unforgettable characters

in a richly detailed world. This is storytelling at its most compelling.”

—Nora Roberts, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“[A] perfectly executed debut… Deft historical detailing

[and] sparkling first-person narration.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Silent in the Grave

“A riveting drama that makes page turning obligatory.

A very fine debut effort from Deanna Raybourn.”

—Bookreporter.com on Silent in the Grave

“A sassy heroine and a masterful, secretive hero. Fans of romantic mystery could ask no more – except the promised sequel.”

—Kirkus Reviews on Silent in the Grave

“This debut novel has one of the most clever endings I’ve seen.”

—Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author,

on Silent in the Grave

“Deceptively civilized and proper, Silent in the Grave has undercurrents of nefarious deeds, secrets and my favorite, poisons.

An excellent debut novel.”

—Maria V. Snyder, author of Poison Study, on Silent in the Grave

“There are some lovely twists in the plot

and a most satisfactory surprise ending. I hope to read more

from Deanna Raybourn in time to come.”

—Valerie Anand, author of The Siren Queen

written under the name of Fiona Buckley, on Silent in the Grave

“Fans and new readers alike will welcome this sparkling sequel

to Raybourn’s debut Victorian mystery, Silent in the Grave…

the complex mystery, a delightfully odd collection of characters

and deft period details produce a rich and funny read.”

—Publishers Weekly on Silent in the Sanctuary

“Raybourn takes a leisurely approach to the meat of the

complex story, meticulously detailing the many colorful characters and creepy Victorian-era setting. But once the game’s afoot,

the pace picks up nicely. This is an excellent way

to while away a couple of cold evenings.”

—RT Book Reviews on Silent in the Sanctuary

“Following Silent in the Grave and Silent in the Sanctuary,

the newest book in the Lady Julia Grey series has a lot to measure up to’and it does.… A great choice for mystery,

historical fiction and/or romance readers.”

—Library Journal on Silent on the Moor

“Raybourn…delightfully evokes the language, tension

and sweeping grandeur of 19th-century gothic novels.”

—Publishers Weekly on The Dead Travel Fast

“Raybourn skillfully balances humor and earnest, deadly drama, creating well-drawn characters and a rich setting.”

—Publishers Weekly on Dark Road to Darjeeling

“Raybourn expertly evokes late-nineteenth-century colonial India

in this rollicking good read, distinguished by its

delightful lady detective and her colorful family.”

—Booklist on Dark Road to Darjeeling

“Beyond the development of Julia’s detailed world,

her boisterous family and dashing husband, this book

provides a clever mystery and unique perspective on the Victorian era through the eyes of an unconventional lady.”

—Library Journal on The Dark Enquiry