The headmistress of Cresacre Abbey School has asked Phineas Fox to establish whether an opera, to be performed as part of the school's bicentenary celebrations, plagiarises an earlier work. During the course of his investigations, Phin discovers that curious legends about the school's past still linger, including the fate of a group of nuns who disappeared without trace more than 200 years before. What exactly happened to them? And who is the mysterious Ginevra, the shadowy figure whose true identity has never been known .?
As he delves further, Phin begins to unravel a series of interlocking secrets, each one more puzzling - and sinister - than the last.
Sarah Rayne is the author of many novels of psychological and supernatural suspense, including the Michael Flint and Nell West series. She lives in Staffordshire.
Title: Song of the Damned (A Phineas Fox Mystery)
Author: Rayne, Sarah
ISBN: 9780727829702
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Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Publication Date: 2019-03-29
Number of Pages: 368
Weight: 0.4991 kg
Dark and atmospheric in this intriguing story there is mystery upon mystery. Although a sinister spine-chilling tale of medieval rituals, there are some wonderful light-hearted touches, and some marvellously well-developed characters. I loved it. And it is of course highly recommended. * Mystery People *
Fans of erudite mysteries with a musical slant are in for a treat. * Publishers Weekly *
The mix of music and history provides a refreshing backdrop to Fox's amateur sleuthing. This series started strong and keeps getting stronger. * Booklist *