Eliza Mace by Sarah Burton
On the cusp of adulthood and stuck in a small town, Eliza Mace is thwarted by powers that conspire to protect, control and deceive her. But when her father disappears in mysterious circumstances, her determination to uncover the truth is unstoppable.'A detective you'll love and a mystery you'll want to solve' Louise Davidson, author of The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond
'A must-read for fans of both literary fiction and historical detective novelsThe characters are well drawn and the clues are cleverly laid. For Eliza Mace, only sixteen years old, the stakes are high and the game is afoot...' Laura Shepperson, author of The Heroines
'Eliza is a brilliantly feisty and tenacious teenage detective. It was a pleasure to immerse myself in her world' Priscilla Morris, author of the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlisted Black Butterflies
‘A first-rate historical mystery with a spirited and compelling sleuth. In a world of class divisions, social injustice and closely guarded family secrets, the stakes are high for this fearless young detective. The plot is as twisty as the wooded paths of the forlorn Mace estate, taking the reader on a gripping journey to find the truth about her father and her family's fortunes’ Katherine Stansfield, author of Falling Creatures
‘An atmospheric novel of intrigue, with likeable characters and a captivating setting that immerses the reader in the Victorian era. A thoroughly enjoyable mystery’ Joanne Burns, author of The Hemlock Cure
'I devoured Eliza Mace in a couple of days for how witty, fast-paced and well-woven it was... For a book of under 300 pages, admirable care and attention is given to secondary characters and their back stories, which is what makes the book so engaging... Despite being set in the 1870s, the book manages to combine historical nuance and societal aspects of the time with an organic sense of reasoning that perfectly suits modern-day readers. If you love mystery, strong characters and dark English settings, this is the book for you' Medium
'A classy origin story for a series that will no doubt be entertaining, but also carry a political edge... For fans of Victorian detective series, this is highly recommended' Historical Novel Society
'Eliza is a brilliantly feisty and tenacious teenage detective. It was a pleasure to immerse myself in her world' Priscilla Morris, author of Black Butterflies
Sarah Burton has taught creative writing for Cambridge and Oxford. She has published several books, including two biographies, Impostors and A Double Life: A Biography of Charles and Mary Lamb, and the award-winning novel The Strange Adventures of H, which was also shortlisted for the HWA Debut Fiction Crown.
Jem Poster has taught creative writing for the universities of Cambridge, Oxford and Aberystwyth. He is the author of two acclaimed historical novels, Courting Shadows and Rifling Paradise, and co-author, with Sarah Burton, of a handbook for fiction writers, The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780715655122 |
| ISBN 10 | 0715655124 |
| Title | Eliza Mace |
| Author | Sarah Burton |
| Series | Eliza Mace Mysteries |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Duckworth Books |
| Year published | 2024-03-07 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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