Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge

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Praise for Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge “A lush murder mystery set in 19th century London. . . The story of one sister’s love and determination to avenge her sister’s death is an unforgettable, atmospheric thrill ride. Lizzie Pook is a master of suspense.”
— ADRIANA TRIGIANI, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone “Thrilling, heartfelt and utterly compulsive, Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge is a triumphant second novel. It is that rare thing—a gripping adventure story and an intelligent, richly textured portrait of a moment in history. Every page is steeped in atmosphere, from the gallows of Victorian London to the perils of polar exploration aboard the great ship Makepeace, as Pook combines impressive research with fine-tuned characterization, a galloping plot and absolute command of her story. This is a glorious creation indeed—I loved it.”
— EMMA STONEX, bestselling author of The Lamplighters “Lizzie Pook effortlessly blends a wild Arctic adventure with a riveting tale of a sister’s burning desire for revenge, the tension tightening like a hangman’s noose. Her writing is atmospheric, gripping and beautiful—the execution of this novel is flawless.”
— AMY McCULLOCH, internationally bestselling author of Breathless “[A] heart-stopping ride through the dark underbelly of Victorian London and the icy plains of the Arctic. Stunningly written and meticulously researched, this is escapist fiction at its best. Grisly, addictive fun—as glorious as the titular character's revenge. I devoured it in twenty-four hours."
— EMILIA HART, New York Times bestselling author of Weyward “From the boisterous gallows crowd to the ice fields of the Arctic, Pook conjures up a compellingly vivid scene. A rip-roaring and guillotine-sharp critique of Victorian ‘murder mania.’ I couldn’t tear myself away.”
— ELLERY LLOYD, New York Times bestselling author of The Club and People Like Her Expand reviews