The Ninth Stone
The Ninth Stone by Kylie Fitzpatrick is a first edition published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited in 2009. Set in Amen Corner, London, in 1864, the narrative follows orphan Sarah O’Reilly, who disguises herself as a boy to work at Septimus Harding’s newspaper. She encounters Lily Korechnya, a wealthy widow and columnist, who is tasked with cataloguing Lady Cynthia Herbert’s impressive jewel collection, including a fiery red diamond that seems to have a mysterious influence.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and detective elements as the story unfolds with two gruesome murders that raise questions about the true culprit. While a local simpleton is accused, both Lily and Sarah suspect there is more to the case than meets the eye. The plot thickens as they trace the missing gems back to India, exploring themes of intrigue and danger linked to the cult of the destroyer goddess Kali. This edition spans 378 pages and is presented in English, offering a captivating exploration of suspense and deception.
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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. 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 Garden, both of whom are 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, ghosts and the dangerous cult of the destroyer goddess Kali.
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