Dark Heart of Florence: A Lady Emily Mystery

In the next Lady Emily Mystery, The Dark Heart of Florence, author Tasha Alexander takes readers to Florence in 1903, where Lady Emily and Colin Hargreaves must solve a murder with clues leading back to the time of the Medici. Colin is drawn to Italy by a series of burglaries at his daughter's palazzo, and Emily secretly launches her own inquiry into the murder, aided by her friend Cécile. They discover that the palazzo may contain a hidden treasure dating back to the days of the Medici and the violent reign of Savonarola, and when another violent death puts Emily directly in the path of a killer, there's much more than treasure at stake.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Publisher: St Martin's Press

In the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Lady Emily Mystery series, acclaimed author Tasha Alexander takes readers on a captivating journey to the legendary city of Florence. Lady Emily and her husband, Colin Hargreaves, find themselves caught up in a murder mystery that unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous early twentieth century. Tensions between Britain and Germany are brewing, casting a shadow over Europe, and this intrigue captures the attention of Lady Emily and Colin. Colin, an agent of the Crown, carries the weight of the Empire on his shoulders, but his fascination with Italy is piqued by a series of burglaries at his daughter's palazzo in Florence. These burglaries hold the potential for international ramifications, drawing Colin's attention to the vibrant city. Accompanied by his trusted colleague, Darius Benton-Smith, Colin embarks on a mission to investigate the murder, keeping it strictly confidential. However, Lady Emily cannot resist the urge to pursue her own clandestine inquiry, aided by her spirited and witty friend, Cécile. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Emily and Cécile uncover a hidden treasure that dates back to the days of the Medici and the violent reign of the fanatic monk, Savonarola. The echoes of these historical events resonate in the troubled early twentieth century, a time filled with intrigue, duplicity, and warring ideologies. Emily and Cécile race against time to unravel the cryptic clues that lead them through the enchanting Renaissance city, but they soon realize that an unimagined danger lurks in the shadows. When another violent death puts Emily directly in the path of a killer, the stakes are higher than ever before. In this thrilling and suspenseful tale, Alexander weaves a complex web of mystery, intrigue, and danger, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The Lady Emily Mystery series continues to captivate readers with its rich historical setting, compelling characters, and intricate plotlines, proving that Tasha Alexander is a master of historical fiction.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 138 x 210 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250622082