The Sinister Booksellers of Bath

Merlin, Vivien, and Susan Arkshaw discover a sorcerous map, leading them to a place separated from this world, maintained by deadly sorcery performed by an Ancient Sovereign, and guarded by monstrous living statues of Purbeck marble. They must unravel the secrets of the murderous Lady of Stone, a serial killer of awesome powers, before she kills again.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

In the enchanting city of Bath, a mysterious and enigmatic trouble often arises, captivating the attention of the booksellers who guard the realms of the Old World. This time, however, the source of turmoil does not emanate from the benevolent Sulis Minerva, but rather from the discovery of a sorcerous map that leads the left-handed bookseller, Merlin, into a perilous predicament. Determined to save his beloved sister, the right-handed bookseller Vivien, and their friend, the art student Susan Arkshaw, who is still grappling with her own recently unveiled magical heritage, they embark on a desperate rescue mission. The map takes them to a secluded realm, meticulously maintained by deadly sorcery performed by an Ancient Sovereign and guarded by monstrous living statues of Purbeck marble. But this is merely the beginning of their treacherous journey, as the booksellers delve into centuries of disappearances and deaths, seeking to unravel the enigmatic secrets of the murderous Lady of Stone, a serial killer of extraordinary powers. If they fail to halt her relentless pursuit, she will unleash her wrath upon another victim, and this time, the target is not an ordinary mortal. A wintry return to the somewhat alternate 1980s England of The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, where magic, mystery, and danger intertwine, awaits the intrepid trio as they confront the ultimate challenge of their lives.

Weight: 572g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399606301