The Study of Silence

A Lady Evelyn Mystery

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Pub Date 27 Feb 2018 | Archive Date 01 Mar 2018

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Lady Evelyn Carlisle has returned home to England, where she is completing her degree at St. Hugh's, a women's college in Oxford. Her days are spent poring over ancient texts and rushing to tutorials. All is well until a fateful morning, when her peaceful student life is turned on its head. Stumbling upon the gruesome killing of someone she thought she knew, Evelyn is plunged into a murder investigation once more, much to the chagrin of her friends and family, as well as the intriguing Detective Lucas Stanton. The dreaming spires of Oxford begin to appear decidedly less romantic as she gathers clues, and learns far more than she ever wished to know about the darkness lurking beyond the polished veneer. Can she solve the crime before the killer strikes once more, this time to Evelyn's own detriment?
Lady Evelyn Carlisle has returned home to England, where she is completing her degree at St. Hugh's, a women's college in Oxford. Her days are spent poring over ancient texts and rushing to...

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About the Author:

 Malia Zaidi is a writer and painter, who grew up in Germany and lives in the US. An avid reader and traveler, she decided to combine these passions, and turn her long-time ambition of writing into a reality. The Study of Silence is the third book of The Lady Evelyn Mysteries.

About the Author:

Malia Zaidi is a writer and painter, who grew up in Germany and lives in the US. An avid reader and traveler, she decided to combine these passions, and turn her long-time ambition...


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EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781543916386
PRICE $18.49 (USD)
PAGES 448

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I admittedly approached The Study of Silence expecting something akin to that doyenne of the 1920s murder mystery, the Hon. Phryne Fisher. But save for the money, the era, and the fact they make for fantastic reading, there’s not much comparison to be made between the Misses Fisher and Carlisle.

There’s a heavier feel to Evie’s tale - while it’s ostensibly about a murder, it’s also about Evie herself, and much of the book is devoted to her thoughts on her situation, her family, and her future. With the 1920s being revered as an era of self-expression and growing freedoms, seeing Evie struggle to find her place in the world makes for interesting - and relatable - reading.

Setting the contemplations of our excellent lead aside for a moment, it’s also pleasing to note that the mystery at the heart of The Study of Silence is a still a compelling one. Longfellow was certainly not all he appeared, and suspicions bounce around from one character to another, as secrets are revealed and motives become clear.

A wonderfully realised Oxford rounds off a really quite excellent read, with author Zaidi bringing the streets of this historic university city to life.

The verdict? A great historical whodunit, helmed by an interesting and determined young woman. I'll definitely be looking up the first two books in this series!

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Thank you Net Galley. A delightful cozy mystery that had me looking for the first two books in the series. Perfect for a commute.

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Wonderful 1920s mystery! I was looking forward to reading this because I like the Daisy Dalrymple series. I haven't read the first 2 books and I'm certainly going to read them now! I can't wait to read more of Evie and Detective Stanton's stories. Great writing style for me to read. Evie was a great character and I liked reading her thoughts particularly when you consider how women's roles were changing in the 1920s.

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