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The Ninth Stone

The Ninth Stone

by KylieFitzpatrick (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

Amen Corner, London, 1864. Orphan Sarah O'Reilly has disguised herself as a boy so that she can work in the offices of Septimus Harding's newspaper. She meets Lily Korechnya, a wealthy widow who writes a column for the paper under a pseudonym. Lily has been enlisted by Lady Cynthia Herbert to help catalogue her magnificent jewel collection. She is especially struck by several large gems that belong to the Maharaja of Benares, which Lady Herbert has promised to have made into a special charm. The gems include a fiery red diamond that seems to exert an unsettling influence over anyone who touches it. Then two gruesome murders take place - first, a customs officer at the docks and next a jeweller in Hatton Garden, both of whom are strangled in an unusual, distinct way. A local simpleton, Holy Joe, is blamed for the murders but neither Lily or Sara are convinced the police have the right man. The trail of the missing gems leads them back to India, ghosts and the dangerous cult of the destroyer goddess Kali.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 384
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 22 Jan 2009
ISBN 10: 0753826399
ISBN 13: 9780753826393
Book Overview: A gorgeous and intriguing tale of diamonds, desire and danger... A fascinating mystery combined with a chilling ghost story Tremendously atmospheric, with evocative descriptions of the stench of Victorian London slums, in contrast to the vibrancy of the Raj Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Michael Faber A very entertaining romp through a world of muckraking journalism, child labour and deadly cults... very enjoyable perfect for curling up with The Gloss Excels in presenting complex ideas such as fatalism and human frailty in the face of fear and desire Daily Telegraph Fitzpatricks eye for the details of the Victorian empire is commendable Big Issue An entertaining weaving of intrigue and rags and riches with some strong lead characters Press Association

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Grisly murders in foggy London contrast with colourful India in this suspenseful tale. EVENING TELEGRAPH
Author Bio
Kylie Fitzpatrick was born in Denmark and grew up in England, America and Australia. She has worked as an actress, as a researcher for documentary films and as a freelance script editor. She lives in Somerset with her partner and young daughter.