The Anatomist's Wife

THE FIRST LADY DARBY MYSTERY

"A riveting debut...an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting...a book you won't want to put down."--New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn

Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her husband, Lady Darby has taken refuge at her sister's estate, finding solace in her passion for painting. But when her hosts throw a house party for the cream of London society, Kiera is unable to hide from the ire of those who believe her to be as unnatural as her husband, an anatomist who used her artistic talents to suit his own macabre purposes.

Kiera wants to put her past aside, but when one of the house guests is murdered, her brother-in-law asks her to utilize her knowledge of human anatomy to aid the insufferable Sebastian Gage--a fellow guest with some experience as an inquiry agent. While Gage is clearly more competent than she first assumed, Kiera isn't about to let her guard down as accusations and rumors swirl.

When Kiera and Gage's search leads them to even more gruesome discoveries, a series of disturbing notes urges Lady Darby to give up the inquiry. But Kiera is determined to both protect her family and prove her innocence, even as she risks becoming the next victim...

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 11/06/2012
ISBN: 9780425253281
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 1.00d
Award: Rita Awards - Finalist
Award: Rita Awards - Finalist

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/10/2012
Romantic Times 11/01/2012 pg. 50 - Excellent
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2012
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2013 - Recommended - Readable