The Ninth Stone - Rilegato

Fitzpatrick, Kylie

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0297852760 ISBN 13: 9780297852766

Casa editrice: W&N, 2008

Riassunto

Amen Corner, London, 1864. Orphan Sarah O'Reilly has disguised herself as a boy so that she can work in the offices of Septimus Harding's newspaper, the London Mercury. She meets Lily Korechnya, a wealthy widow who writes a column for the paper under a pseudonym.
Lily has been enlisted by Lady Cynthia Herbert to help catalogue her magnificent jewel collection. She is especially struck by several large gems that belong to the Maharaja of Benares, which Lady Herbert has promised to have made into a special charm. The gems include a fiery red diamond that seems to exert an unsettling influence over anyone who touches it.

Then two gruesome murders take place -- first a customs officer at the docks and next a jeweller in Hatton Gardens, both of whom were strangled in an unusual, distinct way. A local simpleton, Holy Joe, is blamed for the murders but neither Lily or Sara are convinced the police have the right man. The trail of the missing gems leads them back to India, to ghosts, and the dangerous cult of the destroyer goddess Kali.

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Recensione:

a very entertaining romp through a world of muckraking journalism, child labour and deadly cults... very enjoyable - perfect for curling up with on a miserable February day. (THE GLOSS)

excels in presenting complex ideas such as fatalism and human frailty in the face of fear and desire (DAILY TELEGRAPH)

Fitzpatrick's eye for the details of the Victorian empire in commendable (THE BIG ISSUE)

an entertaining weaving of intrigue and rags and riches with some strong lead characters (PRESS ASSOCIATION)

Descrizione del libro:

A jewel thief is on the loose in old London town and is murdering his victims; Sarah O'Reilly, who works as a typesetter in a newspaper office, becomes embroiled in the mystery that will eventually lead to India and a jewel with terrifying and occult powers.

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• Editore: W&N
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0297852760
• ISBN 13: 9780297852766
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 352