Sepulchre Street
A glamorous Golden Age mystery full of twists and turns from a Diamond Dagger winner
Published on 7. December 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-80110-027-4 (ISBN)
Description
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'Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing' RICHARD OSMAN
How can you solve a murder before it's happened?
'This is my challenge for you,' the woman in white said. 'I want you to solve my murder.'
London, 1930s: Rachel Savernake is attending renowned artist Damaris Gethin's latest exhibition, featuring live models who pose as famous killers. But that's just the warm-up act...
Unsure why she was invited, Rachel is soon cornered by the artist who asks her a haunting favour: she wants Rachel to solve her murder. Damaris then takes to the stage set with a guillotine, the lights go out - and Damaris executes herself.
Why would Damaris take her own life? And, if she died by her own hand, what did she mean by 'solve my murder'?
There are many questions to answer, and the clues are there for those daring enough to solve them...
Rachel Savernake faces her most puzzling murder yet in this glamorous gothic mystery from the winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
DISCOVER MORE THRILLING READS FROM THE KING OF CLASSIC CRIME, ALL FEATURING A CLUEFINDER SO YOU CAN PLAY DETECTIVE YOURSELF.
THE RACHEL SAVERNAKE GOLDEN AGE MYSTERIES
#1 GALLOWS COURT
#2 MORTMAIN HALL
#3 BLACKSTONE FELL
#4 SEPULCHRE STREET
#5 HEMLOCK BAY
STANDALONE MYSTERIES
#1 MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE
'Highly recommended, with a touch of the gothic' ANN CLEEVES
Reviews for Martin Edwards
'Combines all the things I love most about crime fiction: atmospheric settings, twisty plots, intriguing characters and an unforgettable protagonist' Elly Griffiths
'Crime fiction is blessed to have Martin Edwards.' THE NEW YORK TIMES
'Martin Edwards celebrates and satirises the genre with wit and affection... He leaves you wanting more.' The Times
'The brilliant Savernake is a fascinatingly enigmatic character.' Washington Post
'Ingeniously plotted and racily told...This is Edwards on the top of his form.' Dorothy L Sayers Society Bulletin
'Martin Edwards holds his own with the best of classic crime.' Daily Mail
'Reads as if Ruth Rendell were channelling Edgar Wallace.' Mick Herron
Readers love Sepulchre Street!
'A great read in a series which keeps getting better'
'Took me back to John Dickson Carr's bests. Simply wonderful stuff'
'A cleverly plotted, witty whodunnit'
'[Rachel Savernake is] one of the great modern crime literature creations'
'First rate homage to the Golden Age of Detection while still doing something new with the genre. A brilliant book'
'Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing' RICHARD OSMAN
How can you solve a murder before it's happened?
'This is my challenge for you,' the woman in white said. 'I want you to solve my murder.'
London, 1930s: Rachel Savernake is attending renowned artist Damaris Gethin's latest exhibition, featuring live models who pose as famous killers. But that's just the warm-up act...
Unsure why she was invited, Rachel is soon cornered by the artist who asks her a haunting favour: she wants Rachel to solve her murder. Damaris then takes to the stage set with a guillotine, the lights go out - and Damaris executes herself.
Why would Damaris take her own life? And, if she died by her own hand, what did she mean by 'solve my murder'?
There are many questions to answer, and the clues are there for those daring enough to solve them...
Rachel Savernake faces her most puzzling murder yet in this glamorous gothic mystery from the winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
DISCOVER MORE THRILLING READS FROM THE KING OF CLASSIC CRIME, ALL FEATURING A CLUEFINDER SO YOU CAN PLAY DETECTIVE YOURSELF.
THE RACHEL SAVERNAKE GOLDEN AGE MYSTERIES
#1 GALLOWS COURT
#2 MORTMAIN HALL
#3 BLACKSTONE FELL
#4 SEPULCHRE STREET
#5 HEMLOCK BAY
STANDALONE MYSTERIES
#1 MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE
'Highly recommended, with a touch of the gothic' ANN CLEEVES
Reviews for Martin Edwards
'Combines all the things I love most about crime fiction: atmospheric settings, twisty plots, intriguing characters and an unforgettable protagonist' Elly Griffiths
'Crime fiction is blessed to have Martin Edwards.' THE NEW YORK TIMES
'Martin Edwards celebrates and satirises the genre with wit and affection... He leaves you wanting more.' The Times
'The brilliant Savernake is a fascinatingly enigmatic character.' Washington Post
'Ingeniously plotted and racily told...This is Edwards on the top of his form.' Dorothy L Sayers Society Bulletin
'Martin Edwards holds his own with the best of classic crime.' Daily Mail
'Reads as if Ruth Rendell were channelling Edgar Wallace.' Mick Herron
Readers love Sepulchre Street!
'A great read in a series which keeps getting better'
'Took me back to John Dickson Carr's bests. Simply wonderful stuff'
'A cleverly plotted, witty whodunnit'
'[Rachel Savernake is] one of the great modern crime literature creations'
'First rate homage to the Golden Age of Detection while still doing something new with the genre. A brilliant book'
Reviews / Votes
Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing. * Richard Osman * In treating us to what is as much a thriller as a traditional mystery, Edwards hits all the right notes to create a palpable hit. * Daily Mail * Highly recommended, with a touch of the gothic. * Ann Cleeves * The settings are atmospheric and the writing enjoyable - in short, this book is a classic crime treat * Promoting Crime Fiction * Has a faintly comic air, but this is an impressive work that will please many * The Critic * PRAISE FOR MARTIN EDWARDS:'Edwards has managed, brilliantly, to combined a Golden Age setting with a pace that is bang up-to-date.' Peter James.
'Superb - a pitch-perfect blend of Golden Age charm and sinister modern suspense, with a main character to die for. This is the book Edwards was born to write.' Lee Child.
'Liberally spiced with mystery, suspense and action... A thoroughly gripping read.' -- Peter Robinson
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80110-027-4 (9781801100274)
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Sepulchre Street
A Glamorous Golden Age Mystery Full of Twists and Turns from a Diamond Dagger Winner
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Martin Edwards has won the Edgar, Agatha, H.R.F. Keating, Macavity, Poirot and Dagger awards as well as being shortlisted for the Theakston's Prize. He is President of the Detection Club, a former Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and consultant to the British Library's bestselling crime classics series.
In 2020 he was awarded the Diamond Dagger for his outstanding contribution to crime fiction. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram (@medwardsbooks) and Facebook (@MartinEdwardsBooks).
In 2020 he was awarded the Diamond Dagger for his outstanding contribution to crime fiction. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram (@medwardsbooks) and Facebook (@MartinEdwardsBooks).