The novella "Silent Night" in the 'Lady Julia Grey' series by Deanna Raybourn is a short, light-hearted addition to the murder mystery series set in Victorian England. It follows Lady Julia and her detective husband, Brisbane, as they travel to her ancestral estate for the holidays, encountering a light mystery and sweet romantic interludes. The plot, though simpler than the usual darker mysteries in the series, still showcases the engaging characters and the March family dynamics, providing a cozy and entertaining read for fans of the series.
The writing style in "Silent Night" is described as engaging, with well-developed characters and extraordinary plots that keep the reader entertained. Despite being a novella, it offers more substance than expected, giving readers a glimpse into the lighter side of Lady Julia and Brisbane's relationship while still maintaining the essence of the series with its Victorian setting and intriguing mysteries.
From The Publisher:
'Tis the season for mystery in this fan-favorite Lady Julia Grey Christmas novella from New York Times bestselling author of Killers of a Certain Age , Deanna Raybourn.
After a year of marriage-and numerous adventures-Lady Julia and Brisbane hope for a quiet, intimate Christmas together-until they find themselves at her father's ancestral estate, Bellmont Abbey, with her eccentric family and a menagerie of animals.
Nevertheless, Julia looks forward to a lively family gathering-but amongst the celebrations, a mystery stirs. There are missing jewels, new faces at the Abbey, and a prowling ghost that brings back unwelcome memories from a previous holiday-one that turned deadly. Is a new culprit recreating crimes of the past? And will Brisbane let Julia investigate-?
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Don't miss the complete Lady Julia Grey mystery series by Deanna Raybourn!
Book # 1: Silent in the Grave
Book # 2: Silent in the Sanctuary
Book # 3: Silent on the Moor
Book # 3.5: Midsummer Night (novella)
Book # 4: Dark Road to Darjeeling
Book # 5: The Dark Enquiry
Book # 5.5: Silent Night (novella)
Book # 5.6: Twelfth Night (novella)
Book # 5.7: Bonfire Night (novella)
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