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The Emerald Shawl

By: Louise Douglas
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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The BRAND NEW utterly gripping, unmissable novel from Richard and Judy NUMBER ONE bestseller Louise Douglas

Perfect for fans of perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lucinda Riley and Jane Eyre

1864, Bristol, England

The seamstress is found in the darkened docks, floating, silenced. Those who found her are sure it must be a tragic accident, probably the result of too many drinks in a nearby public house. But journalist Nelly Brooks recognises the dead woman immediately – Nelly has her emerald shawl in her bag.

Because they had met just one day before, when the seamstress had begged Nelly to investigate the death of the woman who’d given her that same shawl – a wealthy man’s wife. Nelly had tried to insist that her job at the newspaper is only meant to be writing about the best ways to darn a sock or to decorate a drawing room. She’s not meant to actually investigate anything. That’s a job for a man.

But the seamstress trusted her, and Nelly knows she must find out the truth. Even though her investigation will bring her up against the great and the good of the city; with connections that go as high as the crown. And she will have nothing but her wits to ensure she does not become a murderous man’s next victim…

Bestselling author Louise Douglas returns with darkly gothic historical novel of love, murder, madness and secrets!

©2025 Louise Douglas (P)2025 Boldwood Books
Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense
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