A Killer in the Crystal Palace
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A grand showcase for technology, art, design . . . and murder
London, 1851, and the Great Exhibition is on. A soaring success despite months of dour predictions, it is the event of the year, on front pages and wagging tongues the world over—and Miss Kara Levett is thrilled to be in the middle of it. The daughter of a baron and an exhibitor herself, she happily demonstrates her elaborate automatons and case clocks to the crowds.
But her situation grows perilous when a man is murdered in the Crystal Palace and she becomes the prime suspect. With the unexpected aid of Mr. Niall Kier, a reserved Scottish blacksmith, artist and fellow exhibitioner with secrets of his own, Kara begins the work the Metropolitan Police show no inclination for—finding the true killer.
Together, Niall and Kara dig up international espionage schemes and sordid family secrets, and chase clues from Victorian high society to the London slums, all while trying to stay ahead of the villains who seek to make her the next victim.
London, 1851, and the Great Exhibition is on. A soaring success despite months of dour predictions, it is the event of the year, on front pages and wagging tongues the world over—and Miss Kara Levett is thrilled to be in the middle of it. The daughter of a baron and an exhibitor herself, she happily demonstrates her elaborate automatons and case clocks to the crowds.
But her situation grows perilous when a man is murdered in the Crystal Palace and she becomes the prime suspect. With the unexpected aid of Mr. Niall Kier, a reserved Scottish blacksmith, artist and fellow exhibitioner with secrets of his own, Kara begins the work the Metropolitan Police show no inclination for—finding the true killer.
Together, Niall and Kara dig up international espionage schemes and sordid family secrets, and chase clues from Victorian high society to the London slums, all while trying to stay ahead of the villains who seek to make her the next victim.
Artwork by RubyDigitalFlair, inspired by A Killer in the Crystal Palace!
A Killer in the Crystal Palace is a finalist in the American Book Fest Best Book Awards in the Mystery/Suspense Category!
Reviews
5 Stars-A Crowned Heart Review
Fans of Historical Mysteries will be intrigued by the growing friendship of Kara and Niall, and with the unexpected ending of the outstanding first book in the Kier and Levett Mystery Series. Readers will plead for more adventures featuring this creative matched pair
--InD'Tale Magazine
Fans of Historical Mysteries will be intrigued by the growing friendship of Kara and Niall, and with the unexpected ending of the outstanding first book in the Kier and Levett Mystery Series. Readers will plead for more adventures featuring this creative matched pair
--InD'Tale Magazine
5 Stars--The investigation remains the primary story, but the slow-burn, romantic plot simmers nicely. An action scene serves as a satisfying finale. Along the way, we get fun banter and a wonderful cast of secondary characters . . . I can't wait to see what happens next!
--Charlottesvillebookworm
--Charlottesvillebookworm
4.5 Stars--A first tale that sets the pace, building up the team that will navigate around Kara and Niall, a heroine who needs no one to fight her battles and has the ability to defend herself and a hero with many secrets but unable to step back bewitched by his new partner’s light.
4.5 stars
--Elodie's Reading Corner
4.5 stars
--Elodie's Reading Corner
5 stars--What a great story! Has this seasoned historical romance author ventured into writing historical mysteries before this? I don’t know, but she has certainly done an outstanding job of it this time. She has managed to set up the series, introduce all of the series' characters and make us like them while delivering a mystery that is intriguing. I have seen where this series is only to be three or four books long, but I could easily see this as a scenario and characters that could carry a much longer series should the author choose to go in that direction. Excellently done Deb Marlowe!
--Barbara at Flippin' Pages
--Barbara at Flippin' Pages
5 Stars--Deb Marlowe wrote a brilliant murder mystery I couldn’t put down. Historical mystery readers will absolutely love this story from start to finish. I can’t wait for the next book in this exhilarating story. There were times I couldn’t help but get chills due to the realism of this fantastic story. A book I look forward to reading again as it was that great! A book I highly recommend!
--Tartan Book Reviews
--Tartan Book Reviews
