{"product_id":"murder-at-traitors-gate-an-utterly-compelling-historical-murder-mystery-9781805081821","title":"Murder at Traitors' Gate: An utterly compelling historical murder mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe chill of winter has descended on London. But for Sebastian Bell and Gemma Tate, there will be little cheer this season...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemma Tate\u003c\/strong\u003e has a new job and a new address. She is putting her past - her memories of nursing in the Crimean war - behind her. But when Jacob Harrow, a journalist with ties to Crimea, is found brutally killed, Gemma is pulled into the investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolice inspector \u003cstrong\u003eSebastian Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e works alone. But when all signs point towards a dark secret Harrow brought back from the war, he realizes he needs Gemma's help to untangle the mystery. But raking up the past has devastating consequences when Gemma's friend, another nurse from Crimea, is found murdered in her boarding house...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs dark betrayals come tumbling out, Gemma and Sebastian are on a dangerous race to uncover the truth. But in her determination to solve the case, could one rash act by Gemma place her next in the killer's sights...?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second addictive and atmospheric Tate and Bell mystery is perfect for fans of Andrea Penrose, the Lady Sherlock mysteries, and Miss Scarlet and the Duke.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders love the Tate and Bell mysteries...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI was hooked, basically.\u003c\/strong\u003e The story is so extremely gripping that it's \u003cstrong\u003ehard to put the book down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The characters are so real and likeable. \u003cstrong\u003eI was absolutely gobsmacked at who the killer was\u003c\/strong\u003e... I really \u003cstrong\u003ecouldn't put the book down\u003c\/strong\u003e till the end \u003cstrong\u003ea real page-turner\u003c\/strong\u003e. I can't wait to get the next book in this series and will \u003cstrong\u003eadd to my must-read series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"So good\u003cstrong\u003e I could hardly put the book down\u003c\/strong\u003e... Once you start, you may as well forget everything else.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eGrips you from the very beginning\u003c\/strong\u003e and pulls you in... If you're a fan of Miss Scarlet and the Duke and Enola Holmes, then you will love Gemma Tate's wits and tenacity.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely in love with this book \u003c\/strong\u003eand halfway through I bought another book by this author. Now to read all things Irina Shapiro!\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eSpellbound!\u003c\/strong\u003e... Shapiro's writing is sublime, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Victorian London. You'll feel like you're accompanying Gemma and Sebastian as they track down clues and uncover the truth... A must-read... \u003cstrong\u003eFive stars!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eHighly recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e this for anyone interested in historical mystery, particularly set in Victorian England, and \u003cstrong\u003efor fans of Deanna Raybourn, Andrea Penrose, and Anna Lee Huber\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This was a \u003cstrong\u003efantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e read! \u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely LOVED it!\u003c\/strong\u003e I look forward to seeing more in this series!\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eSo gripping and twisted I could not put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e... Both Gemma and Sebastian are quite damaged but they can rely on each other. I can't wait to see what the next book has in store for them!\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I \u003cstrong\u003eimmediately fell in love\u003c\/strong\u003e with the complexity of both characters... I honestly cannot wait to see where this series leads as I think this is a \u003cstrong\u003estunning\u003c\/strong\u003e beginning for both Bell and Tate.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Storm Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652051833106,"sku":"9781805081821","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8870d657-9d19-4ccd-8e13-c01d3e4ae2e4.jpg?v=1733316358","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/murder-at-traitors-gate-an-utterly-compelling-historical-murder-mystery-9781805081821","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}