When Emily Thornton discovers a will linked with the murder of a sea captain in Hull in the 1860's, she is determined to discover what happened - but a vital witness is missing. So, Emily enlists the help of Thomas Laycock, a young man who has come to Hull to open his own detective agency.

As the pair travel to Middlesborough and Whitby, the investigation unfolds, and their attention is brought to a locket worn by a mysterious young woman. Emily and Thomas are convinced that this is a crucial link in the case. Can they unravel the meaning behind this unusual locket? And escape the danger following them every step of the way . . .

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A compelling saga from Jessica Blair that delves into the deepest of family secrets
A compelling saga from Jessica Blair that delves into the deepest of family secrets

Product details

ISBN
9780751545562
Published
2011
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group; Piatkus Books
Weight
182 gr
Height
177 mm
Width
110 mm
Thickness
25 mm
Age
00, G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
384

Biographical note

Jessica Blair grew up in Middlesbrough, trained as a teacher and now lives in Ampleforth. She became a full-time writer in 1977 and has written more than 50 books under various pseudonyms.