"Let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave."These ominous words are the last threat that Sir Edward Grey receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, he collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of guests.Prepared to accept that Edward's death was due to a long-standing physical infirmity, Julia is outraged when Brisbane suggests that her husband was murdered. It is a reaction she comes to regret when she discovers damning evidence for herself, and realizes the truth.Determined to bring the murderer to justice, Julia engages the enigmatic Brisbane to help her investigate. Dismissing his warnings that the investigation will be difficult, if not impossible, Julia presses forward, following a trail of clues that lead her to even more unpleasant truths, and ever closer to a killer who waits for her arrival.
"Let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave."These ominous words are the last threat that Sir Edward Grey receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, he collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of guests.Prepared to accept that Edward's death was due to a long-standing physical infirmity, Julia is outraged when Brisbane suggests that her husband was murdered. It is a reaction she comes to regret when she discovers damning evidence for herself, and realizes the truth.Determined to bring the murderer to justice, Julia engages the enigmatic Brisbane to help her investigate. Dismissing his warnings that the investigation will be difficult, if not impossible, Julia presses forward, following a trail of clues that lead her to even more unpleasant truths, and ever closer to a killer who waits for her arrival.
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Historical mystery and contemporary thriller fiction often turn on intricate plotting and vivid atmospheric detail, qualities central to the Victorian mysteries and standalone thrillers written by Deanna Raybourn. Best known for creating spirited, unconventional heroines in historical and modern settings, Raybourn established her reputation with the award-winning Lady Julia Grey series and the Edgar Award-nominated Veronica Speedwell mysteries.
Born on June 17, 1968, in Fort Worth, Texas, Raybourn is a sixth-generation Texan and dual British-American citizen. She attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she earned a double major in English and history, a foundational academic background that informed her meticulous approach to historical research. She married her college sweetheart, and the couple raised a daughter before settling in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Raybourn launched her publishing career with her debut novel, Silent in the Grave, which introduced Victorian investigator Lady Julia Grey and earned critical recognition, including nominations for the Agatha, Macavity, and Edgar Awards, along with a RITA Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements. She expanded her bibliography with standalone historical novels such as A Spear of Summer Grass before launching her long-running Veronica Speedwell mystery series. In September 2022, Raybourn published Killers of a Certain Age, a contemporary action thriller about retired female assassins that debuted at number nine on the New York Times bestseller list and won the 2022 Barry Award for Best Thriller.
Raybourn's narrative style blends rigorous historical research with sharp wit, fast-paced dialogue, and independent female protagonists who challenge the social expectations of their eras. Her historical mystery plots frequently explore themes of agency, intellect, and unconventional partnerships, combining classic whodunit mechanics with romantic tension and rich period detail. Whether chronicling a lepidopterist sleuth in Victorian London or four veteran female assassins navigating modern intrigue, her storytelling emphasizes resilience, camaraderie, and humor alongside suspenseful mystery.
4 books in catalog
Historical mystery and contemporary thriller fiction often turn on intricate plotting and vivid atmospheric detail, qualities central to the Victorian mysteries and standalone thrillers written by Deanna Raybourn. Best known for creating spirited, unconventional heroines in historical and modern settings, Raybourn established her reputation with the award-winning Lady Julia Grey series and the Edgar Award-nominated Veronica Speedwell mysteries.
Born on June 17, 1968, in Fort Worth, Texas, Raybourn is a sixth-generation Texan and dual British-American citizen. She attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she earned a double major in English and history, a foundational academic background that informed her meticulous approach to historical research. She married her college sweetheart, and the couple raised a daughter before settling in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Raybourn launched her publishing career with her debut novel, Silent in the Grave, which introduced Victorian investigator Lady Julia Grey and earned critical recognition, including nominations for the Agatha, Macavity, and Edgar Awards, along with a RITA Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements. She expanded her bibliography with standalone historical novels such as A Spear of Summer Grass before launching her long-running Veronica Speedwell mystery series. In September 2022, Raybourn published Killers of a Certain Age, a contemporary action thriller about retired female assassins that debuted at number nine on the New York Times bestseller list and won the 2022 Barry Award for Best Thriller.
Raybourn's narrative style blends rigorous historical research with sharp wit, fast-paced dialogue, and independent female protagonists who challenge the social expectations of their eras. Her historical mystery plots frequently explore themes of agency, intellect, and unconventional partnerships, combining classic whodunit mechanics with romantic tension and rich period detail. Whether chronicling a lepidopterist sleuth in Victorian London or four veteran female assassins navigating modern intrigue, her storytelling emphasizes resilience, camaraderie, and humor alongside suspenseful mystery.
Lady Julia Grey
Lady Julia Grey
