Almanack

In the summer of 1752, Tabitha Hart returns to her hometown of Netherlea to investigate her mother's death and uncovers a deadly superstition. With the help of Nat Starling, she must face the darkest hours of their lives as an unknown killer prophecies their deaths.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 07 November 2019
\n Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
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Bailey's prose sparkles, captivating readers of The Times and puzzle solvers alike. This mystery novel is a treat for historians and fans of dark and delightful storytelling.

Tabitha Hart, a young woman living in London, earns a scandalous living by providing her companionship to gentlemen with the means to afford her services. However, in the summer of 1752, her mother urgently summons her home to the village of Netherlea, where she reluctantly returns. Upon her arrival, she is greeted with the news that her mother has died under mysterious circumstances.

Determined to uncover the truth, Tabitha finds cryptic notes in her mother's almanack, leading her on a quest to discover the killer. However, the superstitious villagers are wary of her, and only the enigmatic Nat Starling is willing to join her in her search. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they soon find themselves facing the darkest hours of their lives as an unknown killer prophecies their deaths.

Cut off from the outside world by snow, Tabitha and Nat are trapped in Netherlea, facing the imminent threat of death. With the killer closing in, they must use all their wits and resources to survive and uncover the truth before it's too late.

Melissa Bailey's "Superstition. Murder. Vengeance." is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

\n Weight: 308g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781838850357\n
Edition number: Main\n