Death in the Floating City

Passions run high as Lady Emily rushes to Venice to aid an old enemy and solve a brutal murder . . . Years ago, Emily's childhood nemesis, Emma Callum, scandalised society when she eloped with an Italian count. Now her father-in-law lies murdered and her husband has fled, making him the prime suspect. Alone in her empty palazzo, Emma realises there's no one she can turn to for help but Emily, who leaves at once for Venice, with her husband.When a fifteenth-century ring is found in the hand of the slain man, the mysteries of past and present become entwined, and in order to find the murderer, Lady Emily must first unravel the secret of a centuries-old love affair . . . Praise for Tasha Alexander'A thoroughly enjoyable adventure with both historical texture and emotional depth.' Anne Perry'Tasha Alexander is one to watch - and read... despite her cliffhanger climaxes and witty repartee, there's a depth of sensitivity that sets her apart.' The Huffington Post'Enchanting . . . Alexander keeps readers guessing until the very end.' Publishers Weekly