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Destiny, prophecy and murder weave an intricate web in this beguiling historical mystery. Could a dark prophecy spell danger for Tabitha De Vallory and her unborn child? Cheshire. May Day, 1753. Tabitha De Vallory believes her life is perfect: she has an imposing home with all the comforts she has ever desired, and is expecting her first child with doting husband Nathaniel De Vallory. But Tabithas happiness is shaken when a girl is slaughtered beneath the Mondrem Oak on the familys forest estate. Recognizing the victim from her former scandalous life, Tabitha vows to find the killer. Nearby, enigmatic Baptist Gunn and his followers are convinced that a second messiah will be born, amid blood and strife, close to the oak on Midsummers Day. Could the girls murder be linked to Gunns cryptic prophecy? Do his wild claims of a second saviour spell danger for Tabitha and her unborn child? As Midsummers Day draws closer, Tabitha soon learns the destiny that threatens her and those she holds most dear... Has Tabithas fate been decided? Beautifully crafted and alluring, full of dark deception, intrigue and terrifying foreboding, THE PROPHET is perfect for fans of THE MINIATURIST by JESSIE BURTON and SARAH DUNANT. About author(s):Martine Bailey is the author of two previous mysteries: An Appetite for Violets, selected by Booklist as one of the Top Ten crime fiction debuts in the US, and A Taste for Nightshade. She lives in Cheshire, England.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Severn House Publishers
