Who Buries the Dead
Who Buries the Dead by C. S. Harris, published by Penguin Publishing Group in March 2016, is a historical mystery set in London during 1813. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Sebastian St. Cyr as he investigates the gruesome murder of a wealthy plantation owner, whose decapitated body is discovered at Bloody Bridge. The case becomes increasingly complex with the emergence of a dangerous enemy from Sebastian’s past, intertwining historical events and personal stakes.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of crime and intrigue as Sebastian, alongside his wife Hero, delves into a web of suspects, including an eccentric collector and connections to notable figures like Jane Austen. The investigation reveals links to a lead coffin strap inscribed with “KING CHARLES, 1648,” suggesting deeper historical ties. As the plot unfolds, the threat posed by the ruthless Lord Oliphant escalates, challenging Sebastian’s resolve and endangering those he loves. This edition offers a rich blend of historical detail and suspenseful storytelling within the framework of a compelling mystery.
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The grisly murder of a West Indies slave owner and the reappearance of a dangerous enemy from Sebastian St. Cyr’s past put C. S. Harris’s “troubled but compelling antihero”* to the ultimate test in this taut, thrilling entrée in the acclaimed, national bestselling historical mystery series.
London, 1813. The decapitation of a wealthy plantation owner at Bloody Bridge draws Sebastian St. Cyr into a macabre and perilous investigation. The discovery near the body of a lead coffin strap bearing the inscription KING CHARLES, 1648 suggests a link between this killing and the beheading of the seventeenth-century monarch. Equally troubling, the victim’s kinship to the current Home Secretary draws the notice of Sebastian’s father-in-law, Lord Jarvis, who will exploit any means to pursue his own clandestine ends.
Working with his wife, Hero, Sebastian amasses a list of suspects who range from an eccentric curiosity collector to the brother of a brilliantly observant spinster named Jane Austen.
But as one murder follows another, it is the connection between the victims and ruthless former army officer Lord Oliphant that raises the stakes. Once, Oliphant nearly destroyed Sebastian in a horrific act of betrayal. Now he poses a threat not only to Sebastian but to everything—and everyone—Sebastian holds dear.
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