The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonald 9781917764636 Hardback

Set in wartime London and based on a true story, Everest Macdonald investigates the murder of her uncle, the actor William Terriss. A riveting, dark historical mystery fromSunday Timesbestselling author A.J. West.Meet Everest Macdonald, your new favourite historical sleuth a work of Bayeux proportions, beautifully imagined with perfect pacing and twists galore!Janice HallettA dark confection of phantoms, hidden motives, the angst of the Victorian theatre and murderVaseem KhanYou are in for one hell of a ride when you meet Everest Macdonald!’Essie FoxA quite extraordinary story. You’ll find it hard to believe and impossible to put down. A.J. West … my kind of writer!Gyles BrandrethSome inherit a fortune.She inherited murder1917. As the Great War rages on the continent, Everest Macdonald is summoned to her father’s deathbed and entrusted with a final urgent request: she must uncover the truth behind the murder of her uncle, the celebrated Victorian actor William Terriss, a crime that has haunted her family for twenty years.In 1897, Terriss was stabbed to death outside Londons Adelphi Theatre, a killing that shocked Victorian society. The murderer was swiftly arrested and confined to Broadmoor, the case declared closed. Yet, years later, a sealed package of evidence is passed to Everest by her dying father, which casts doubt on the official verdict and the haste with which it was reached.Drawn back to wartime London, with her husband and children left behind, Everest begins her investigation, following a trail that leads her into the world of late-Victorian theatre, where fame and fortune mask obsession, envy and cruelty. With time running out and her fathers strength failing, Everest must uncover what really happened on the night Terriss died, and shed light on the unsettling legacy he left behind.Based on an extraordinary true story,The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonaldis a dark, atmospheric historical mystery and a compelling adventure, as an unlikely investigator risks everything to pursue one of the most notorious killings of the Victorian stage.__________Everest Macdonald is a hero for the ages: fearless, formidable, and with a wit that could outfox any foe! A hugely evocative tale of madness, betrayal and revengeStephanie Bramwell-LawesA twisty, fiendishly clever mystery story I love the vivid period detail, the one-of-a-kind characters, and the settings that feel so real. Totally unputdownable!Gill PaulA glorious cocktail of historical fact, Christie-esque sleuthing and Victorian melodrama. From Argyll to the far-flung islands of the British Empire, the indomitable Everest Macdonald blazes a unique trail through fact and fiction to a truly dramatic denouement’Alis HawkinsGripping, tumbling, witty, audacious and beautifully writtenKate GriffinA.J. West skilfully conjures the most atmospheric story to rival any theatre show: a grand production of illusions, of dark secrets, and betrayalsEssie FoxA breathless, continent-spanning whodunnit set in London’s theatrical underworld. Everest Macdonald is a menopausal mystery-solver to make Wilkie Collins proud. My jaw dropped when I realised how much of it was true!V.V. JamesA cracking mystery Everest Macdonald is a funny and utterly charming woman detective dealing with mystery, murder and the trials of midlife Suzie EdgeAn entertaining read’Sunday TimesIntroducing Everest Macdonald. Determined, indomitable, smart and ingenious. A.J. West has created a masterpiece of historical fictionDavid Harry,The London SpyPRAISE FOR A.J. WEST*WINNER of the CWA Historical Dagger**WINNER of the HWA Debut Crown**Shortlisted for Booksellers Association Author of the Year*Utterly thrillingElizabeth MacNealImmersive, illuminating and exceptionally entertainingMatt CainA rare gem of a novelSusan Stokes-ChapmanHad me in all sorts of tearsJennie GodfreyHeartbreaking, beautiful, lyricalCatriona WardReally very, very goodStephen FryHypnotic. A hurtling tale of deception and self-discoveryJames CahillA devastating story told with great powerChristopher StephensA thriller and a vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of Londons pastThe TimesAffected me more than anything Ive read in a long time. Essential readingGareth BrownAn absolute page-turner!Hallie RubenholdAn exuberant, moving storyRosie AndrewsVivid, impressive and utterly immersiveD.V. BishopDeeply affectingHeatElectric … an unputdownable readAttitudeFierce, funny, and fabulousJonathan HarveyAn original and hugely entertaining readAnna MazzolaBursting with memorable characters and stunning imagerySean LuskIngeniously plotted, vivid and memorableHistorical Novel SocietyA gripping historical taleForeword ReviewsHistorical crime fiction perfection!CrimeReadsA thrilling historical mystery, brilliantly researched and lavishly writtenEmma StonexUnputdownable historical fictionGareth RussellA beautifully told story that broke my heart and energised my soulTracy King