Secrets in the Stones

A Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mystery, Book 6

By: Tessa Harris

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Within the mysteries of the body, especially those who have been murdered, 18th-century anatomist Dr. Thomas Silkstone specializes in uncovering the telltale clues that lead toward justice.

Newly released from the notorious asylum known as Bedlam, Lady Lydia Farrell finds herself in an equally terrifying position - as a murder suspect - when she stumbles upon the mutilated body of Sir Montagu Malthus in his study at Boughton Hall.

Meanwhile, Dr. Thomas Silkstone has been injured in a duel with a man who may or may not have committed the grisly deed of which Lydia is accused. Despite his injury, Thomas hopes to clear his beloved's good name by conducting a postmortem on the victim. With a bit of detective work, he learns that Montagu's throat was slit by no ordinary blade, rather a ceremonial Sikh dagger from India that may be connected to the fabled lost mines of Golconda.

From the mysterious disappearance of a cursed diamond buried with Lydia's dead husband to the undying legend of a hidden treasure map, Thomas must follow a trail of foreign dignitaries, royal agents, and even more victims to unveil the sinister and shocking secrets in the stones.

©2016 Tessa Harris (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

exceptional

I enjoyed following her characters and felt like I was given an added bonus when she gave historical references at the end. very nicely done.

finally

Loved the many twists and turns .
ALso the smokey atmosphere of this story kept me reading and unable to "put it down." The two climaxes took my breath away. The narrator carried the story SO WELL. His ability to mimic different people kept the story moving.

As engaging as the other books in this series

Good characterizations, strong character development, a compelling story. Story unfolds nicely. Excellent narration. I've enjoyed every Thomas Silkstone book I've listened to.

Tied up in a Neat Bow

If you were frustrated by the past books- this one at least gives you some closure

Favorite narrator

Best narrator, Simon Vance. Beautifully writing. Incredibly well- researched historical fiction. Love this series. Listened sttaight through