An Atmospheric Victorian Murder Mystery

Nurse Gemma Bell and her new husband, Inspector Sebastian Bell, find themselves embroiled in a brutal murder investigation while visiting his family in Suffolk. When a young girl is found murdered on Devil’s Ridge with wounds suggesting a calculated ritual, Gemma’s examination uncovers disturbing clues hinting at Pagan sacrifice and ancient blood offerings.

With no local police available, the desperate Viscount Ravenel begs Sebastian and Gemma to investigate the crime. As the couple question the manor’s staff and family, they uncover a web of forbidden desires, bitter resentments, and desperate ambitions hidden behind respectable Victorian façades. The urgency escalates when a second child vanishes, forcing Gemma to race against time. In this isolated community, the outsider nurse who knows too much may become the killer’s next target.

Key Features & Highlights

• A richly atmospheric Victorian mystery featuring Nurse Gemma Bell and Inspector Sebastian Bell.
• Part of the Tate and Bell Mystery series (Book 8 of 9).
• Explores themes of ritualistic murder, hidden community secrets, and forbidden desires.
• Recommended for fans of historical thrillers and British Detective Stories.

Specifications

• Author: Irina Shapiro
• Format: Paperback (International Edition)
• Language: English
• Print Length: 272 pages
• Publication Date: June 16, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1805089759
• Dimensions: 133 x 17 x 203mm (Approx. 5.24 x 0.67 x 7.99 inches)
• Item Weight: 381 g

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