Sonnet to a Dead Contessa
By (Author) Gilbert Morris
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Thomas Nelson Publishers
Thomas Nelson Publishers
1st June 2009
United States
General
Fiction
Christian life and practice
FIC
Paperback
320
Width 139mm, Height 213mm, Spine 21mm
299g
Lady Trent must rely on her newfound faith to solve the mystery . . . and save herself.
In London, 1858, women of British nobility are being murdered with alarming frequency, so Scotland Yard calls on Lady Serafina Trent and her crime-solving partner, Dylan Tremayne, to help piece together the perplexing clues. With Dylan's help, Serafina has garnered acclaim as a brilliant detectivesolving mysteries by relying on her astute observation and scientific reasoning.
But in the midst of solving these crimes, Serafina's relationship with Dylan meets unexpected stress when his childhood sweetheart returns. Torn between desire and decorum, Serafina desperately wants Dylan to be happybut in the arms of another woman
After a lifetime of viewing the world through a practical lens, Serafina begins to examine her own soul--and realizes her need for Jesus. Yet will her faith save her life when all clues point to Serafina as the murderer's next victim
Enjoy Victorian England through the eyes of Christian Fiction's most beloved author.
Gilbert Morris is one of todays best-known Christian novelists, specializing in historical fiction. His best-selling works include Edge of Honor (winner of a Christy Award in 2001), Jacobs Way, The Spider Catcher, the House of Winslow series, the Appomattox series, and The Wakefield Saga. He lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama with his wife, Johnnie.