Review
Cleverly is a great strategist and this intricately plotted mystery is one of her best. -- New York Times. 8.4.10
Excellent. ...deceptive story-telling enhanced by the kind of in-depth characterization lacking in Agatha Christie... -- Publishers Weekly (Red star review) March 2010
This is the best Sandilands book so far. And if you haven't already discovered the series, it's a perfect spot to begin. -- Toronto Globe. April 2010
A consummate practitioner of the historical mystery... a true whodunit... fills it with rich characterizations... a treat for connoisseurs of literate entertainment.
-- Richmond Times. April 2010 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Excellent. ...deceptive story-telling enhanced by the kind of in-depth characterization lacking in Agatha Christie... -- Publishers Weekly (Red star review) March 2010
This is the best Sandilands book so far. And if you haven't already discovered the series, it's a perfect spot to begin. -- Toronto Globe. April 2010
A consummate practitioner of the historical mystery... a true whodunit... fills it with rich characterizations... a treat for connoisseurs of literate entertainment.
-- Richmond Times. April 2010 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
A dazzling new novel from Barbara Cleverly, introducing Laetitia 'Letty' Talbot, an aspiring archaeologist with a passion for adventure.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Product Description
With the same flawless storytelling that earned her the CWA Historical Dagger Award, Barbara Cleverly delivers a dazzling new novel. Sweeping us to the exotic island of Crete in 1928, Cleverly introduces a marvelous new heroine: whip-smart and spirited Laetitia Talbot, an aspiring archaeologist with a passion for adventure–and for the mysteries that only the keenest eyes can see.
Born into a background of British privilege, Laetitia Talbot has been raised to believe there is no field in which she may not excel. She has chosen a career in the male-dominated world of archaeology, but she approaches her first assignment in Crete the only way she knows how–with dash and enthusiasm. Until she enters the Villa Europa, where something is clearly utterly amiss…
Her host, a charismatic archaeologist, is racing to dig up the fabled island’s next great treasure–even, perhaps, the tomb of the King of the Gods, himself. But then a beautiful young woman is found hanged and a golden youth drives his Bugatti over a cliff. From out of the shadows come whispers of past loves, past jealousies, and ancient myths that sound an eerie discord with present events. Letty will need all her determination and knowledge to unravel the secrets beneath the Villa Europa’s roof–and they will lead her into the darkest, most terrifying place of all….
Born into a background of British privilege, Laetitia Talbot has been raised to believe there is no field in which she may not excel. She has chosen a career in the male-dominated world of archaeology, but she approaches her first assignment in Crete the only way she knows how–with dash and enthusiasm. Until she enters the Villa Europa, where something is clearly utterly amiss…
Her host, a charismatic archaeologist, is racing to dig up the fabled island’s next great treasure–even, perhaps, the tomb of the King of the Gods, himself. But then a beautiful young woman is found hanged and a golden youth drives his Bugatti over a cliff. From out of the shadows come whispers of past loves, past jealousies, and ancient myths that sound an eerie discord with present events. Letty will need all her determination and knowledge to unravel the secrets beneath the Villa Europa’s roof–and they will lead her into the darkest, most terrifying place of all….
From the Inside Flap
Barbara Cleverly’s dazzling new novel introduces Laetitia Talbot, an aspiring archaeologist with a passion for adventure.The story opens in Crete, 1928, and we find Laetitia on her thrilling first assignment at the Villa Europa.Her host, a charismatic and renowned archaeologist, is excavating the island’s fabled tomb of the King of the Gods. But things soon begin to go very wrong.A beautiful young woman is found hanged and a golden youth drives his Bugatti over a cliff.From the shadows come whispers of past loves, old jealousies and ancient myths that threaten the joyous present. Lettie soon finds she will need all her courage and wits to unravel the secrets beneath the Villa Europa’s roof.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
About the Author
Barbara Cleverly was born in the north of England and is a graduate of Durham University. A former French teacher, her Joe Sandilands series was inspired by the contents of an old trunk in her attic. She now lives in the middle of Cambridge.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
