Deanna Raybourn

“Sex, lies, and awesome clothing descriptions” is how one reader described Deanna’s debut novel, Silent in the Grave ($13.95), published in January 2007. The first in the Silent series, the book follows Lady Julia Grey as she investigates the mysterious death of her husband with the help of the ... (more)enigmatic private inquiry agent Nicholas Brisbane. From the drawing rooms of the aristocracy to a Gypsy camp on Hampstead Heath, Silent in the Grave deftly captures the lush ambience of Victorian London. The series continues with the second book, Silent in the Sanctuary (January 2008), a classic English country house murder mystery with a few twists and turns for Brisbane and Lady Julia along the way. Silent on the Moor (March 2009), set in a grim manor house on the Yorkshire moors, is the third adventure for Lady Julia and the mysterious Brisbane. March 2010 saw a departure from the series with the release of The Dead Travel Fast, a mid-Victorian Gothic thriller that chronicles the adventures of novelist Theodora Lestrange as she leaves the safety and security of her Edinburgh home for the dark woods and haunted castles of Transylvania. Deanna turned once more to Lady Julia and her companions with Dark Road to Darjeeling (October 2010). With an exotic setting in the foothills of the Himalayas and the introduction of an arch-villain, Dark Road to Darjeeling is the most thrilling installment yet. The fifth book in the series, The Dark Enquiry, follows the return of Lady Julia and Brisbane to London for their most puzzling adventure yet. The Dark Enquiry hit the New York Times’ Bestseller list the week before its official release.

This is a day long literary festival with over 15 authors. The festival will include: Children's authors: Christine Brodien-Jones and Patrick Doud Mystery Panel: Katherine Hall Page, Peter Abrahams (Spencer Quinn) and Dana Cameron Romance Panel: Kristan Higgins, Kathryn Smith, Annette Blair Fantasy Panel: ... (more)Leanna Renee Hieber, N.K. Jemisin, Margaret Ronald, Paul Park Reading with Deanna Raybourn Mother Daughter Panel featuring Nancy Thayer and Samantha Wilde

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*Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourne.