Be on the lookout for her return." RT BookReviewsBook #5, Murder in the North End – Nell and Will infiltrate the worst neighborhood in Boston to keep Det. Nell is an ideal heroine: smart, intrepid and human. This is a historical period she knows and brings to life so clearly that readers are totally immersed. Not only does Ryan provide readers with a tightly wound, suspenseful novel peopled with multidimensional characters, she writes about an era whose problems mirror our own. He turns to governess Nell Sweeney, who understands the world of the rich and how their power can be used to hide their secrets. But when Harvard professor and forensic scientist Will Hewitt autopsies the victims, he discovers that was murdered. are found, it's assumed that they committed suicide over their financial losses. Ryan delivers a fascinating read." Fresh FictionBook # 4, Murder on Black Friday – "When the bodies of two men. The rich characterization and her strong evocation of place, coupled with a well-plotted tale, make for a rich story. with the help of the Hewitt's black sheep son, Will. Lively and intriguing, this is a fast-paced, wonderful read." RT BookReviewsBook #3, Death on Beacon Hill – "Sick at the slander that says his niece murdered Virginia Kimball, Brady, a driver for the wealthy Hewitts, asks Nell Sweeney to investigate her death.
Ryan creates characters you care about and a plot that holds your interest as you try to unmask the killer. Working with Viola's son Will, an opium addict who knows his way around the back alleys and gambling dens, Nell finds the two murdered, and all evidence points to Will's brother Harry as the killer. Ryan makes a stunning debut with Still Life With Murder.I can't wait for the next installment." Bestselling author Victoria ThompsonBook #2, Murder in a Mill Town, a finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award – "When Viola Hewitt needs help locating two missing people, she turns to Nell.
Set in post-Civil War Boston, the series features Irish-born governess Nell Sweeney and opium-smoking former battle surgeon Will Hewitt.Book #1, Still Life with Murder, a #1 national bestseller - Long thought to have died during the Civil War, Will is arrested for murder, and it's up to Nell to prove his innocence. Ryan's bestselling historical mysteries, originally published by Berkley Prime Crime. This bargain-priced 6-book "boxed set" contains all six of P.B.
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