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Von Händler/Antiquariat, GuthrieBooks [52069477], Spring Branch, TX, U.S.A.
051513239X 051513239X From Publishers Weekly This British first novel is a historical thriller in the vein of Caleb Carr and Iain Pears, with maximum melodramatic coloring. All the characters, including the protagonist, Jonathan Absey, a civil servant whose daughter has been strangled by what seems to be a serial killer in late 18th-century London, are deeply flawed, and part of the problem with the book is that it is so unremittingly downbeat, with no glimmer of hope that anything will improve for its large cast. As the French Revolution is entering its second phase and its supporters are hoping to beat off an invading Royalist army backed by Britain, London has never seemed more dank and corrupt. Even the little group of French exiles and their hangers-on who are the heart of the story are mostly rotten to the core: the beautiful comtesse, Auguste; her half-mad and terminally ill brother, who may be the murderer; their hulking brute of a coachman; the enigmatic Dr. Raultier; and Auguste's handsome but apparently mute English lover. Then there is Jonathan's half-brother, amateur astronomer Alexander, a gay man at a time when it was desperately dangerous to be so, who is enlisted in the search for a then-unknown ninth planet by the glamorous French group. All this ties up with who is killing red-headed girls and robbing their corpses, and ends leaving only two principals alive, and them barely. There are vivid touches of atmosphere, some strong detail on contemporary astronomy, and some of the moral dilemmas are piercing, but the hectic windup is over the top. This is a good example of a book where less would have been more. 75,000 first printing; rights sold in France, Greece, Holland, Italy and the U.K. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. From Library Journal Redfern's first novel is a tale of murder and intrigue set in 1795 London. Jonathan Absey is a clerk at the Home Office whose job is to search out spies in the war with France. Instead, he spends much of his time trying to discover who murdered his daughter, a red-haired prostitute. In his quest for justice, he enlists the reluctant help of half-brother Alexander. An amateur astronomer, Alexander ingratiates himself with an unusual group of French migr s who are searching the skies for an elusive new planet they call Selene. Secret agents, murdered prostitutes, and the love of science all combine in an enjoyable if slow-paced story. Redfern has a deep understanding of this historical period and uses contemporary epigraphs to good effect. Strongly recommended for large public libraries or where there is an interest in historical mysteries. Laurel Bliss, Yale Univ. Lib. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Blue Cloud Books.
In 18th-century London, a strangler walks the teeming streets. His victims are always young prostitutes with red hair. Before they die, they hear whispers that speak of stars-and of a woman named Selene. "Richly atmospheric...quite wonderful." (USA Today) "Elegant [and] exciting." (Martha Grimes), Mass Market Paperback, Ausgabe: Reissue, Label: Jove, Jove, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-07-30, Freigegeben: 2002-07-30, Studio: Jove, Verkaufsrang: 4496535.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Why Pay More and Fast Shipping.
In 18th-century London, a strangler walks the teeming streets. His victims are always young prostitutes with red hair. Before they die, they hear whispers that speak of stars-and of a woman named Selene. "Richly atmospheric...quite wonderful." (USA Today) "Elegant [and] exciting." (Martha Grimes), Mass Market Paperback, Ausgabe: Reissue, Label: Jove, Jove, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-07-30, Freigegeben: 2002-07-30, Studio: Jove, Verkaufsrang: 4496535.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, MediaBazaar.
In 18th-century London, a strangler walks the teeming streets. His victims are always young prostitutes with red hair. Before they die, they hear whispers that speak of stars-and of a woman named Selene. "Richly atmospheric...quite wonderful." (USA Today) "Elegant [and] exciting." (Martha Grimes), Mass Market Paperback, Ausgabe: Reissue, Label: Jove, Jove, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-07-30, Freigegeben: 2002-07-30, Studio: Jove, Verkaufsrang: 4496535.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Jim's Stuff.
In 18th-century London, a strangler walks the teeming streets. His victims are always young prostitutes with red hair. Before they die, they hear whispers that speak of stars-and of a woman named Selene. "Richly atmospheric...quite wonderful." (USA Today) "Elegant [and] exciting." (Martha Grimes), Mass Market Paperback, Ausgabe: Reissue, Label: Jove, Jove, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-07-30, Freigegeben: 2002-07-30, Studio: Jove, Verkaufsrang: 235389.