Secrets in the Stones

By Tessa Harris

Within the mysteries of the body, especially those who have been murdered, 18th-century anatomist Dr. Thomas Silkstone specializes in uncovering the tell-tale clues that lead towards justice…

Newly released from the notorious asylum known as Bedlam, Lady Lydia Farrell finds herself in an equally terrifying position--as a murder suspect--when she stumbles upon the mutilated body of Sir Montagu Malthus in his study at Boughton Hall.

Meanwhile Dr. Thomas Silkstone has been injured in a duel with a man who may or may not have committed the grisly deed of which Lydia is accused. Despite his injury, Thomas hopes to clear his beloved's good name by conducting a postmortem on the victim. With a bit of detective work, he learns that Montagu's throat was slit by no ordinary blade, but a ceremonial Sikh dagger from India--a clue that may be connected to the fabled lost mines of Golconda.

From the mysterious disappearance of a cursed diamond buried with Lydia's dead husband, to the undying legend of a hidden treasure map, Thomas must follow a trail of foreign dignitaries, royal agents--and even more victims--to unveil the sinister and shocking secrets in the stones…

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"Excellent…Both literally and figuratively atmospheric, this will appeal to fans of Imogen Robertson's series during the same period." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Feb 23, 2016
• ISBN: 9780758293428

Tessa Harris

Tessa Harris is the author of the acclaimed Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mysteries, including Secrets in the Stones and The Anatomist’s Apprentice, as well as the debut Constance Piper Mystery, The Sixth Victim. A graduate of Oxford University with a History degree, Tessa has also been a journalist and editor, contributing to many national publications such as The Times and The Telegraph. She has also acted as a literary publicist for several well-known authors. Readers can visit her website at www.tessaharrisauthor.com.

Reviews for Secrets in the Stones

[welsh_eileen2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another exciting novel from Tessa Harris.This Dr. Silkstone mystery is set in 18th. century India and London.A tale of stolen diamonds, murder and Lady Lydia Farrell, just released from Bedlam Prison.This fast paced story held my attention to the end.Very highly recommended.

[vesper1931 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Starting at no 6 means that there is a back story that needs to be caught up on. Though it can be read as a stand alone.
Dr. Thomas Silkstone is an anatomist who is called in at the death of Sir Montagu Malthus at Boughton Hall, the lawyer for Lady Lydia Farrell who found the body.
What connection is there to a stolen diamond in India and various army officers.
Will probably read the first book to see how I enjoy the start of the story.
A NetGalley book