India Black and the Rajah's Ruby E-Book

Carol K. Carr

• Herausgeber: Titan Books
• Kategorie: Krimi
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

India Black uses her wit and wiles as both a madam and a spy, proving she's the best there is when it comes to undercover work... Drawn into intrigue by her lover Philip Barrett, India finds herself being used as a pawn to help him steal a valuable jewel. Turning the tables, she proves that India Black answers to no man, no matter how attractive he may be... Includes a preview of India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy Praise for India Black "Expect to stay up late reading this fascinating and at times hilarious novel of espionage and intrigue; you won't want to put it down." —RT Book Reviews "This saucy debut is a satisfying amusement, with the happy promise of more to come." —Kirkus Reviews "Readers will enjoy this impressive debut novel, which provides a colorful portrait of Victorian society as seen through the eyes of a strong, intelligent woman." —Booklist "A breathless ride through Victorian England...You'll be hooked on this unique mystery from the very first line." —Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder on Lexington Avenue

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INDIA BLACK AND THE RAJAH’S RUBY

INDIA BLACK AND THE RAJAH’S RUBYE-book edition ISBN: 9781783292332

Published by Titan BooksA division of Titan Publishing Group Ltd144 Southwark Street, London SE1 0UP

First edition: May 201412345678910

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.

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Title Page

Copyright

India Black and the Rajah's Ruby

Special Excerpt from India Black And The Shadows of Anarchy

Having acquired a reputation as one of London’s most successful madams, I’m frequently asked by young tarts for advice on plunging into the cutthroat world of brothel ownership. I assume a professorial air and give them a stern lecture on the virtues of thrift and sobriety, warning them of the incessant scrutiny of the local plod and the endless battles with drunken, thieving sluts. Halfway through my performance, I can see the doubt creeping into their eyes and before I’ve even gotten to the part about deviant customers, the girls are slinking off with their tails between their legs. Then I laugh and pour myself a glass of first-rate whisky and return to counting sovereigns.