Readers of Anne Perryâ€™s bestselling suspense novels revel in a world that is all their own, sharing the privileged existence of Britainâ€™s wealthy and powerful elite in West End mansions

A Christmas Journey

Readers of Anne Perryâ€™s bestselling suspense novels revel in a world that is all their own, sharing the privileged existence of Britainâ€™s wealthy and powerful elite in West End mansions and great country houses. It is also a world in which danger bides in unsuspected places and the line between good and evil can be razor thin. This new novel features Lady Vespasia Cumming-Gouldâ€“one of the most memorable characters from the Thomas Pitt seriesâ€“who appears here as a lively young woman, the ultimate aristocrat who can trace her blood to half the royal houses of Europe.

Itâ€™s Christmas and the Berkshire countryside lies wrapped in winter chill. But the well-born guests who have gathered at Applecross for a delicious weekend of innocent intrigue and passionate romance are warmed by roaring fires and candlelight, holly and mistletoe, good wine and gorgeously wrapped gifts. Itâ€™s scarcely the setting for misfortune, and no oneâ€“not even that clever young aristocrat and budding sleuth Vespasia Cumming-Gouldâ€“anticipates the tragedy that is to darken this light-hearted holiday house party. But soon one young woman lies dead, a suicide, and another is ostracized, held partly responsible for the shocking turn of events.

To expiate her guilt, Gwendolen Kilmuir sets out for the Scottish Highlands, hoping to explain to the dead girlâ€™s mother the circumstances surrounding the sorrowful actâ€“and to bring her back to England for the funeral. Gwendolenâ€™s sole companion on this nightmarish journey is Vespasia. As Vespasia learns more about the victim and the ugly forces that shaped her desperate deed, she understands the heartbreaking truth of the tragedy.
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780345466730
ReleaseDate 2003-11-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345466730

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780345466730
ReleaseDate	2003-11-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345466730

A Christmas Journey

You might also like...