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Secrets of the Chimes
by John Vance
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Pub Date
Sep 24 2020
| Archive Date
Jan 30 2022
Description
The unsolved murder of New England Professor Jackson Lawrence in the venerable Hendley Library draws the attention of Lawrence’s replacement, untenured professor Jeremy Nichols, who seeks more specialized academic clues to solve the mystery and whose own life, past and present, is filled with complications, including his involvement with the unhappily married Elizabeth Ellertson and his estranged relationship with the mother of his young daughter.
The handsome and charismatic Lawrence, who was engaged in a love affair with a young employee of the Hendley Library, made a number of enemies over the past several years, including a present United States Congressman. Jeremy Nichols learns much about Lawrence from Professor Emeritus Fred Beauchamp, who once worked for national intelligence. Soon Nichols learns the existence of a hitherto unknown journal by Charles Dickens--now missing. Will the manuscript be recovered? Will Jeremy Nichols avoid those out to harm him and finally learn who killed Jackson Lawrence?
The unsolved murder of New England Professor Jackson Lawrence in the venerable Hendley Library draws the attention of Lawrence’s replacement, untenured professor Jeremy Nichols, who seeks more...
Description
The unsolved murder of New England Professor Jackson Lawrence in the venerable Hendley Library draws the attention of Lawrence’s replacement, untenured professor Jeremy Nichols, who seeks more specialized academic clues to solve the mystery and whose own life, past and present, is filled with complications, including his involvement with the unhappily married Elizabeth Ellertson and his estranged relationship with the mother of his young daughter.
The handsome and charismatic Lawrence, who was engaged in a love affair with a young employee of the Hendley Library, made a number of enemies over the past several years, including a present United States Congressman. Jeremy Nichols learns much about Lawrence from Professor Emeritus Fred Beauchamp, who once worked for national intelligence. Soon Nichols learns the existence of a hitherto unknown journal by Charles Dickens--now missing. Will the manuscript be recovered? Will Jeremy Nichols avoid those out to harm him and finally learn who killed Jackson Lawrence?
A Note From the Publisher
During his career as Professor of English at the University of Georgia, John Vance was the author of six books and numerous articles devoted to literary biography and criticism. He also began indulging his love of theater as actor, director, and playwright, with thirty-five of his plays staged. Now he has turned exclusively to fiction, and is the author of fourteen books, including the historical novel "The King’s Favorite", the humorous memoir "Setting Sail for Golden Harbor", and the BookBub featured "Death by Mournful Numbers", "The Pale Cast of Death", "A Bench by Memory Lake", and "In Mind of the Vampire". He lives in Athens, Georgia with his wife Susan.
During his career as Professor of English at the University of Georgia, John Vance was the author of six books and numerous articles devoted to literary biography and criticism. He also began...
A Note From the Publisher
During his career as Professor of English at the University of Georgia, John Vance was the author of six books and numerous articles devoted to literary biography and criticism. He also began indulging his love of theater as actor, director, and playwright, with thirty-five of his plays staged. Now he has turned exclusively to fiction, and is the author of fourteen books, including the historical novel "The King’s Favorite", the humorous memoir "Setting Sail for Golden Harbor", and the BookBub featured "Death by Mournful Numbers", "The Pale Cast of Death", "A Bench by Memory Lake", and "In Mind of the Vampire". He lives in Athens, Georgia with his wife Susan.
Advance Praise
“A feast of deception, mystery, and history! Vance is a witty, eloquent, fiendishly engaging writer.” –Michael Hartnett, author of The Blue Rat
“Vance is a master storyteller, weaving a tale of mystery and intrigue while making it relatable and easy to consume.” –Tracy A. Ball, author of Civil Warriors
“A feast of deception, mystery, and history! Vance is a witty, eloquent, fiendishly engaging writer.” –Michael Hartnett, author of The Blue Rat
“Vance is a master storyteller, weaving a tale of...
Advance Praise
“A feast of deception, mystery, and history! Vance is a witty, eloquent, fiendishly engaging writer.” –Michael Hartnett, author of The Blue Rat
“Vance is a master storyteller, weaving a tale of mystery and intrigue while making it relatable and easy to consume.” –Tracy A. Ball, author of Civil Warriors
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781684336029 |
| PRICE |
$19.95 (USD)
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781684336029 |
| PRICE |
$19.95 (USD)
|
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