“I was fifteen when I first met Sherlock Holmes, fifteen years old with my nose in a book as I walked the Sussex Downs, and nearly stepped on him. In my defense I must say it was an engrossing book, and it was very rare to come across another person in that particular part of the world in that war year of 1915.”
This book delves into the lives of individuals who labor during the nocturnal hours, examining the unique psychological and social aspects of night work. more
Laurie R. King is an American author renowned for her detective novels, which often blend historical settings with literary and detective elements. Born in September 1952, King began her writing career in the 1980s. more
“There was no pleasure like being envied on a mass scale.”
“They were a society whose chief vocations were to entertain and be entertained.”
“As she always did on any really important day, Penelope Hayes wore red.”
“Oh yes, well, I find myself unconventional everywhere.”