A Slash of Emerald by Patrice McDonough (Hardback Book)

Kensington Publishing

A trailblazing female medical examiner in 1867 London and a skeptical Scotland Yard detective investigate a string of art world murders in this dark, atmospheric, historically rich mystery for readers of Andrea Penrose and Deanna Raynourn.\nLondon, 1867: Among the genteel young ladies of London society, painting is a perfectly acceptable pastime\u2014but a woman who dares to pursue art as a profession is another prospect, indeed. Dr. Julia Lewis, familiar with the disrespect afforded women in untraditional careers, is hardly surprised when Scotland Yard shows little interest in complaints made by her friend, Mary Allingham, about a break-in at her art studio. Mary is just one of many \u201Clady painters\u201D being targeted by vandals.\nPainters\u2019 sitters are vanishing, too\u2014women viewed by some as\n\nA Slash of Emerald\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price adver;