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Best-selling author C.S. Harris has received numerous awards for her historical fiction. Set in Regency England, this seventh series installment finds aristocratic investigator St. Cyr and his reluctant bride Hero Jarvis entangled in a dangerous mystery involving the myth of King Arthur and Camelot. "Like Georgette Heyer, Harris delves deep into the mores of Regency England, but hers is a darker, more dangerous place."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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"Oh no! I must leave Sebastian and Hero until my pre-order of the next book comes out in March. In this latest book, Hero's good friend, Gabrielle Tennyson, feminist and budding antiquary, is found stabbed and floating in Camlot Moat - a spot thought by some to be the site of the original Camelot. Political intrigue, greed, betrayal -- the usual stuff includes lots of fun references to King Arthur as well as connection to Alfred Lord Tennyson - are all here as Sebastian and Hero try to solve the murder and grow ever closer in spite of their rather unfortunate marriage of necessity. Much of the phrasing and imagery is becoming a trifle repetitious, but no matter - the plot and characters keep you turning pages."
— Quinby6696 (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This elegant Regency mystery series continues with a seventh wonderful book. The soldier turned sleuth and lord is a fascinating character who sweeps the reader into the story. The English countryside descriptions, witty charm of the hero and emotional connection between Sebastian and his new wife — a strong, independent woman — are all superb.”
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“History buffs will have a heyday hobnobbing with the Tennysons, ‘discovering’ Arthur’s burial site, dabbling in Druid enlightenment and siding with the Brits over Napoleon. Romantics will pine once more over Sebastian.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“Set in August 1812, Harris’s intriguing seventh Regency whodunit featuring aristocratic sleuth Sebastian St. Cyr (after 2011’s Where Shadows Dance) marks a return to form … Established fans will best appreciate the personal convolutions, but newcomers will have no trouble keeping up.”
— Publishers Weekly
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" So fun! The relationship between Hero and Devlin is as mysterious as the murder of Ms. Tennyson. "
— Val, 2/8/2014 -
" Another great addition to the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series. In contrast to some mystery series, the setting and characters of this series never get old. I didn't think there could be any more secrets in Sebastian's past, but he is staggered by a new one in this book as he and new bride Hero get to know each other. "
— Shauna, 2/8/2014 -
" This is the book I long for the most to see Sebastian and Hero redeeming their terrible start by the strength of their own characters, being compelled to love and respect each other. "
— Jan, 1/31/2014 -
" A fun easy read with a great plot and of course, great characters. "
— Veronica, 1/28/2014 -
" Loved this book!! The history behind the stories are always so interesting and I'm real excited to find out if Jamie Knox is Sebastian's brother...should lead to some interesting stories in the future! "
— Megan, 1/19/2014 -
" The kind of book that makes you sad to be finished. "
— Melissa, 1/15/2014 -
" Another entertaining for Sebastian and Hero, as they take on a troubling investigation involving the death of one of Hero's friends, and the disappearance of two young boys. Along the way, they stumble upon more family secrets as they nurture the fragile bond growing between them. "
— Jennifer, 1/11/2014 -
" Another good read by C. S. Harris, this one with Arthurian overtones. Great blend of Regency + mystery. "
— Kathy, 11/9/2013 -
" The best historical mystery series! "
— Maureen, 11/4/2013 -
" Decent story - along the lines of an Austen era romance with the 2 main characters solving a murder. A little gimmicky (so many bright but prickly couples out there!) but interesting. "
— Nancy, 10/3/2013 -
" I didn't like "When Maidens Mourn" as much as the others in the series. It didn't seem like anything happened until the last quarter of the book. Still, I'm glad I read it to find out what's been going on with the characters since the last book. "
— Alexis, 9/30/2013 -
" Another very good entry into this series. This story inspired by the poem "The lady Of Shalot", finds the newly married Hero and Sebastian, delaying their honeymoon due to the murder of one of Hero's friends. Includes issues of trust and a site that could have been the real Camelot. Loved it! "
— Diane, 8/19/2013 -
" Super fun series to read. Can't wait for the next one! "
— Jenny, 4/27/2013 -
" I love this series of books. I stumbled upon one of the books at the library. I have been hooked since and read every other one in the series. Can't wait for the next! I never seem to be able to figure out the mystery. It keeps me guessing. "
— Catherine, 2/25/2013 -
" I really do enjoy Sebastian and Hero...love me a historical fiction mystery "
— Chelsea, 12/22/2012 -
" agree with other reviews; enjoyed the series but this was not the best. "
— Marysha, 6/22/2012 -
" Another mystery featuring Sebastian St. Cyr and his wife, Hero, which includes a dead archaeologist, two missing children, several villains, and a gripping story. I look forward to the next one, soon to come out. "
— Susan, 5/1/2012 -
" I enjoyed the book but I found the various mysteries (particularly regarding Arthur) to be disjointed and confusing. The variety of different threads to the story didn't work well together, and prevented the book reaching any great depth in character development. "
— Tina, 2/27/2012
About C. S. Harris
C. S. Harris is the USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series; as C. S. Graham, a thriller series coauthored by former intelligence officer Steven Harris; and seven award-winning historical romances written under the name Candice Proctor.
About Davina Porter
Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.