Death at Dawn: A Liberty Lane Thriller
By (Author) Caro Peacock
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
1st March 2009
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Historical crime and mysteries
Crime and mystery: women sleuths
Thriller / suspense fiction
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
823.92
Paperback
432
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 26mm
300g
Duelling, derring-do, and dastardly deeds are all in a days work for Liberty Lane: a new heroine for fans of Matthew Hawkwood and Sarah Waterss Victorian novels.
Thomas Jacques Lane radical, romantic, scholar and devoted father had led an unconventional life but of one thing his daughter, Liberty, is certain: he would never have taken part in a duel. So when she receives a note informing her of his death in just such a manner, Liberty ignores all advice and sets off in pursuit of the truth.
With no resources bar her wits, she travels to the Continent and back in search of her father's killer. And as the nation prepares for the coronation of a young Victoria, Liberty uncovers murder and treachery at the very highest levels.
Praise for 'Death at Dawn' 'Echoes of Georgette Heyer! well-crafted! an enjoyable romp' She
Caro Peacock acquired the reading habit from her childhood growing up in a farmhouse. Later, she developed an interest in women in Victorian society and from this grew the character of Liberty Lane. She rides, climbs and trampolines as well as enjoys the study of wild flowers.