{"product_id":"island-of-bones-isbn-9780143123316","title":"Island of Bones","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe third novel in the critically acclaimed Westerman and Crowther historical mystery series reveals the dark secrets of Crowther’s past\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe next installment in a series described as “CSI: Georgian England” (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eIsland of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e is a riveting tale that will captivate fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Charles Finch.Praise for \u003ci\u003eIsland of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Robertson's superior third historical featuring anatomist Gabriel Crowther and widow Harriet Westerman (after 2012's \u003ci\u003eAnatomy of Murder\u003c\/i\u003e) makes the most of its revelations about Crowther's backstory . . . First-rate prose and the deepening relationship between the two leads bode well for the longevity of this series.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Set aside quality time to fully enjoy this richly layered, engaging historical series; a great suggestion for fans of Anne Perry, Charles Finch, and C.S. Harris.”\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An altogether satisfying historical mystery.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] audacious mix of cultural gloss and uncomplicated, straight-ahead storytelling. The multi-layered nuance of Peter Ackroyd and the buttonholing narrative grasp of Stephen King are stirred into the mix.”\u003c\/p\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A new Imogen Robertson book is fast becoming something of an event. ...this follow-up does not disappoint.  As ever, the characters are enticing and the plot absorbing. If you've not read the previous books, do not despair--they each stand alone. But if you have time on your hands, now is your chance to catch up.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAnatomy of Murder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Memorable prose, strong and unusual leads, a sophisticated plot with several unexpected turns, and an accurate portrayal of the period all make this a winner.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Robertson's language is spry . . . her scene-setting broad and detailed, her prose gracefully pressed into the service of a serpentine plot.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In the overcrowded field of historical fiction, Robertson has the smarts comfortably to outpace most of her rivals.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eInstruments of Darkness:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sensitive melodrama. . . . Robertson’s enjoyment of the period and her characters is infectious.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e(Editor’s Choice)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “A thoroughly engaging novel, with rich prose and an intricate, suspenseful plot, with melodramatic, Gothic touches in perfect keeping with the historical period. Robertson has already written another Westerman\/Crowther mystery. . . . let us hope for many more.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every so often I encounter a book that makes me think with envy: ‘How I wish I could have written this story!’ \u003ci\u003eInstruments of Darkness \u003c\/i\u003eis just that book—poetic, enchanting, and chillingly memorable. Imogen Robertson is an exquisite writer, and this is an extraordinary novel.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003cb\u003eTess Gerritsen\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Silent Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mayhem runs amok in this period thriller. [Robertson] pulls out all the stops. . . a roaring soap opera of a novel.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Impressive . . . A ripping homage to Dickens, Austen and Conan Doyle, \u003ci\u003eInstruments of Darkness \u003c\/i\u003ewill keep you up at night, and then, like me, waiting for the sequel.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The book works splendidly as a period thriller, with complicated leads and informative details that illuminate 18th-century England for modern readers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This debut is getting some play and should well serve lovers of historical suspense.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImogen Robertson worked as a television, film, and radio director before becoming a full-time writer. 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