Shadows in Time: A Novel

In the fifth book of Julie McElwain's time-travel mystery series, Kendra Donovan is hired to find a missing man who turns out to have been murdered. As she investigates, she uncovers a world of big business and money as a motive for murder. Additionally, a woman arrives claiming to be the Duke of Aldridge's dead daughter, which further complicates her situation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Pegasus Books

In the heart of 1816 London, Kendra Donovan embarks on a thrilling quest to locate a missing man, while simultaneously uncovering a brewing trouble that threatens to engulf her closer to home. This captivating fifth installment in Julie McElwain's mesmerizing time-travel mystery series takes readers on a captivating journey through the streets of London, where secrets and lies lurk around every corner.

When Kendra Donovan receives an intriguing request from Mrs. Gavenston, seeking her assistance in locating her business manager, Jeremy Pascoe, who has mysteriously vanished, the FBI agent eagerly accepts the challenge. To Kendra's way of thinking, dedicating her time to locating a missing person aligns more with her interests than perfecting her embroidery, painting watercolors, practicing on the pianoforte, or engaging in the socially acceptable activities of young ladies in the early nineteenth century. However, the missing persons case takes a sinister turn when Kendra stumbles upon the man's stabbed body in a remote cottage, which he had been using as a writers' retreat.

As Kendra delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers that Pascoe was a well-liked individual, leaving her perplexed as to who could have harbored enough hatred to commit such a heinous act. Her search for answers leads her into the world of big business, as Mrs. Gavenston happens to oversee one of the largest breweries in England. Kendra is well aware that in the realm of big business, money reigns supreme, and it is often a driving force behind murder.

As Kendra unravels the truth and untangles the lies surrounding Pascoe's life and death, her world is further shaken when a woman arrives, claiming to be the Duke of Aldridge's presumed deceased daughter, Charlotte. This unexpected distraction threatens to derail Kendra's efforts, as she is already grappling with a killer who is determined to keep the truth hidden at all costs.

With danger lurking in the shadows, Kendra must navigate through a web of deceit and treachery, using her sharp wit and unwavering determination to expose the killer and bring justice to the victims. The fifth book in Julie McElwain's time-travel mystery series is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643134741