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Dark Entity: Crimes Against the Crown
Do you believe in Dark Entities? Beings so twisted that they lack all humanity, yet they walk among us unnoticed.
Someone is murdering young people in the theatre district. Has a serial killer come to London? Or are these murders of the poorest residents of Spitalfields simply the precursor to a murder for hire? All indications are that the ultimate target will be a person of stature and influence.
But why murder these young people?
What has brought him to England, and why now when his previous murders have been confined to the continent?
The Agency is on it, but they have a problem. There are three suspects, and one is the Father of a close friend.
It falls to Lissa to determine which one it is and stop him from murdering again.
Someone is murdering young people in the theatre district. Has a serial killer come to London? Or are these murders of the poorest residents of Spitalfields simply the precursor to a murder for hire? All indications are that the ultimate target will be a person of stature and influence.
But why murder these young people?
What has brought him to England, and why now when his previous murders have been confined to the continent?
The Agency is on it, but they have a problem. There are three suspects, and one is the Father of a close friend.
It falls to Lissa to determine which one it is and stop him from murdering again.
601 pages, Paperback
Published October 17, 2023
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About the author
Wendy Bayne
22 books68 followersWendy Bayne weaves themes reflecting her interests and passions in history and social justice throughout her debut novel Untitled: Crimes Against the Crown. Set in 1827 England a young girl coming of age finds herself embroiled in the world of espionage to find not only love but that family secrets are sometimes dark and terrible as she is recruited by England's master of spies as an Agent of the Crown.
Books have been a large part of Wendy's life and she enjoys multiple genres. She is also an avid fan of Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey and Blue Jays Baseball.
You can find Wendy here on Goodreads and on twitter @bayne_wendy
Books have been a large part of Wendy's life and she enjoys multiple genres. She is also an avid fan of Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey and Blue Jays Baseball.
You can find Wendy here on Goodreads and on twitter @bayne_wendy
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December 2, 2023
Dark Entity: Crimes Against the Crown by Wendy Bayne is a twisty, historical thriller that takes you to the dark side of proper society in a period story that tells of deception, deadly assassins, secret organizations, and reveals the darkness that can hide behind a person's smile.
The entire series (this is the third book I've read in this series) is complex and rich with unforgettable characters who become even more real with vivid details of the current fashion, food, and realistic and witty dialogue that bring you into a world that in Dark Entity that is celebrating the coronation of Queen Victoria in London. (1838)
I felt like I was there in full immersion. Perhaps Ms. Bayne has invented a time machine? I enjoyed solving the mystery as to who the murderer might actually be. No spoilers!
If you enjoy classic-style mysteries, and yearn to walk the cobblestones of London when gas lamps blazed and men wore top hats escorting ladies in feathers and pearls to the theatre. This book is for you!
The entire series (this is the third book I've read in this series) is complex and rich with unforgettable characters who become even more real with vivid details of the current fashion, food, and realistic and witty dialogue that bring you into a world that in Dark Entity that is celebrating the coronation of Queen Victoria in London. (1838)
I felt like I was there in full immersion. Perhaps Ms. Bayne has invented a time machine? I enjoyed solving the mystery as to who the murderer might actually be. No spoilers!
If you enjoy classic-style mysteries, and yearn to walk the cobblestones of London when gas lamps blazed and men wore top hats escorting ladies in feathers and pearls to the theatre. This book is for you!
June 18, 2024
I picked up this book thinking it was the first of the series...Woops, it was #11. My read did not suffer however. The characters are many, but each is distinct and unique. The main characters are well-to-do and live their lives in proper society, unless of course, their hunt for a deadly assassin takes them to the shady side of town.
The plot grabs you, the suspects must be acertained, and you find yourself rooting for MC Lissa the whole time. This story is well written, the characters believable, clothing and language true to 19th century England and the time period has its own mysteries. You may or may not figure out the true culprit, but you will definitely enjoy the read!
The plot grabs you, the suspects must be acertained, and you find yourself rooting for MC Lissa the whole time. This story is well written, the characters believable, clothing and language true to 19th century England and the time period has its own mysteries. You may or may not figure out the true culprit, but you will definitely enjoy the read!
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