A Killer in the Crystal Palace
A Killer in the Crystal Palace by Deb Marlowe is a historical mystery set during the Great Exhibition in London, 1851. Published by Dragonblade Publishing on February 17, 2023, this edition spans 242 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Miss Kara Levett, the daughter of a baron and an exhibitor, who finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation after a man is killed in the Crystal Palace, making her the prime suspect.
As Kara teams up with Mr. Niall Kier, a Scottish blacksmith and fellow exhibitor, they delve into a web of international espionage and family secrets. Their quest to uncover the true killer takes them from the heights of Victorian high society to the depths of London’s slums, all while evading those who wish to silence them. This book introduces readers to the intriguing world of women sleuths and the complexities of romance amidst the backdrop of a historical mystery.
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A grand showcase for technology, art, design and . . . murder.
Welcome to book one in the thrilling new Kier and Levett Mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author Deb Marlowe.
London, 1851, and the Great Exhibition is on. A soaring success despite months of dour predictions, it is the event of the year, on front pages and wagging tongues the world over-and Miss Kara Levett is thrilled to be in the middle of it. The daughter of a baron and an exhibitor herself, she happily demonstrates her elaborate automatons and case clocks to the crowds.
But her situation grows perilous when a man is murdered in the Crystal Palace and she becomes the prime suspect. With the unexpected aid of Mr. Niall Kier, a reserved Scottish blacksmith, artist and fellow exhibitioner with secrets of his own, Kara begins the work the Metropolitan Police show no inclination for-finding the true killer.
Together, Niall and Kara dig up international espionage schemes and sordid family secrets, and chase clues from Victorian high society to the London slums, all while trying to stay ahead of the villains who seek to make her the next victim.
The Kier and Levett Mystery series
Book 1 – A Killer in the Crystal Palace
Book 2 – Death from the Druid’s Grove
Book 3 – Murder on the Mirrored Lake
Book 4 – Revenge in the Rogue’s Hideaway
Book 5 – Carnage from the Cursed Crown
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