{"product_id":"the-art-of-deception-an-utterly-compelling-historical-mystery-paperback","title":"The Art of Deception: An utterly compelling historical mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePam Lecky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh from her adventures abroad, Victorian widow Lucy Lawrence returns to London, eager to start a new chapter. Her world is rocked when an assassin's bullet strikes her new fianc?. As he lies gravely injured, Lucy vows to unmask the culprit...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon, 1888. When a brutal murder occurs at her engagement party, Lucy Lawrence finds herself pulled into a new investigation. All evidence points to a mysterious syndicate of thieves known only by a cryptic calling card left at their crimes: Apollo. With the police eager to pin the murder on an easy target, Lucy and \u003cstrong\u003ePhineas Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e must unravel a tangled web of lies and misdirection to uncover the truth before the case ruins them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom glittering Mayfair ballrooms to the deadly rookeries of London's East End to a remote Scottish island, they follow the trail of secrets and deception. As the danger mounts, Lucy realizes the key to solving the case might lie in a simple painting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cunning adversary is intent on destroying all who learn their secrets... can Lucy save the man she loves, and expose a deadly killer before it's too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn atmospheric Victorian mystery brimming with suspense, passion and plot twists, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e raises the stakes for Lucy Lawrence and Phineas Stone!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderful, courageous, funny, likeable, heroine\u003c\/strong\u003e in Lucy, I have loved all her adventures... I read the book over a few evenings and \u003cstrong\u003eloved every minute of it\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly recommend.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lucy and Phineas really took centre stage together in this one... \u003cstrong\u003ethe banter between them was thoroughly enjoyable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a book that keeps one guessing\u003c\/strong\u003e... hard to put down and takes you from England to Scotland and back. \u003cstrong\u003eAt every turn the story draws you in\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI love Lucy and Phineas\u003c\/strong\u003e. I hope there will be another one soon, \u003cstrong\u003ecan't wait!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I've thoroughly enjoyed this series of Victorian crime novels... \u003cstrong\u003eAnother intriguing mystery to solve and lots of peril for our heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kept me guessing to the end. I do hope there will be more books about Lucy and Phin.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751776944416,"sku":"9781805086987","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9bd1725835409a415ed66d4453df38c4.webp?v=1779979965","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-art-of-deception-an-utterly-compelling-historical-mystery-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}