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The September Society

Charles Lenox Mysteries (Volume 2)

Author: Charles Finch

The September Society

The September Society

$12.99

About This Book

From the critically acclaimed author Charles Finch comes a novel "reminiscent of Ruth Rendell and Elizabeth George" (Booklist), in which Charles Lenox revisits his alma mater of Oxford to...

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320
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On Sale
08/05/2008

Book Details

From the critically acclaimed author Charles Finch comes a novel "reminiscent of Ruth Rendell and Elizabeth George" (Booklist), in which Charles Lenox revisits his alma mater of Oxford to investiage one student's disappearance and another's murder--tied to a secret group known as The September Society.

In the small hours of the morning one fall day in 1866, a frantic widow visits detective Charles Lenox. Lady Annabelle's problem is simple: her beloved son, George, has vanished from his room at Oxford. When Lenox visits his alma mater to investigate he discovers a series of bizarre clues, including a murdered cat and a card cryptically referring to "The September Society." Then, just as Lenox realizes that the case may be deeper than it appears, a student dies, the victim of foul play.

What could the September Society have to do with it? What specter, returned from the past, is haunting gentle Oxford? Lenox, with the support of his devoted friends in London's upper crust, must race to discover the truth before it comes searching for him, and dangerously close to home.

Imprint Publisher

Minotaur Books

ISBN

9781429984898

In The News

“An intriguing glimpse of student life at Oxford during the mid-Victoria era with a sleuth to rival Sherlock Holmes, only with more foibles and warmth than the original.” —Rhys Bowen, author of Tell Me, Pretty Maiden

“Reminiscent of Ruth Rendell and Elizabeth George . . . one hopes to see more of Lenox and Lady Jane.” —Booklist

“Vividly capturing the essence of Victorian England, Finch presents us with a unique sleuth who combines the deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes with the people skills of Thomas Pitt. A sparkling achievement.” —Library Journal (starred review) on A Beauitful Blue Death

“A fine specimen of the genre . . . Particularly good is [Finch's] delineation of Lenox's cozy but proper relationship with Lady Jane.” —Washington Post on A Beauitful Blue Death

“The best sort of historical mystery---clever, charming, full of period detail, and a delight to read.” —David Liss, author of The Whiskey Rebels, on A Beauitful Blue Death

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The September Society

The September Society

$12.99