by Imogen Robertson (Author)
The third novel in the critically acclaimed Westerman and Crowther historical mystery series reveals the dark secrets of Crowther's past
England, 1783. For years, reclusive anatomist Gabriel Crowther has pursued his forensic studies--and the occasional murder investigation--far from his family estate. But an ancient tomb there will reveal a wealth of secrets. When laborers discover an extra body inside the tomb, the lure of the mystery brings Crowther home at last, accompanied by his partner in crime, the forthright Mrs. Harriet Westerman. What Crowther learns will rewrite his family's past--and spill new blood in a land torn between old magic and modern justice.
The next installment in a series described as "CSI: Georgian England" (
The New York Times Book Review),
Island of Bones is a riveting tale that will captivate fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Charles Finch.
Author Biography
Imogen Robertson worked as a television, film, and radio director before becoming a full-time writer. She is the author of four Westerman/Crowther novels: Instruments of Darkness; Anatomy of Murder; Island of Bones, which was short-listed for the 2011 Crime Writers' Association Ellis Peters Historical Award; and forthcoming from Pamela Dorman Books, Circle of Shadows. In 2012 she was shortlisted for the CWA Dagger in the Library. She lives in London.
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: June 04, 2013
