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The Lady Julia Grey Bundle: Silent in the Grave\Silent in the Sanctuary\Silent on the Moor

This bundle includes three novels: 'Silent in the Grave,' 'Silent in the Sanctuary,' and 'Silent on the Moor.' Each book follows Lady Julia Grey as she navigates the complexities of Victorian society while unraveling intricate mysteries. more

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Deanna Raybourn
Deanna Raybourn

Deanna Raybourn is an Australian author of historical novels, known for her works that blend suspense and romance set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in England. Born on June 17, 1968, Raybourn graduated from the Australian National University. more

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“I stepped closer still. He closed his eyes again and covered my hand with his own. 'You smell of violets. You always smell of violets,' he said. 'You've no idea how many times I have walked these moors and smelled them and thought you were near. On and on I walked, following the scent of you, and you were never there. When I saw you in the hall tonight, I thought I had finally gone mad.”

“After a moment, he turned sharply to me. 'Are you quite all right?' 'Yes, perfectly. Why do you ask?' 'Because I have just called you contrary and you did not bother to contradict me. I thought you might be ill.”