The Grays of Truth
by Sharon Virts
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Pub Date Oct 29 2024 | Archive Date Oct 16 2024
Girl Friday Productions | Flashpoint
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Description
From bestselling historical true-crime author Sharon Virts comes a gripping tale of murder and deceit.
In Reconstruction-era Baltimore, members of the city’s elite keep turning up dead. Below the polished surface of high society, there are illicit affairs, jilted lovers, financial hardships, and countless motives for murder. When Jane Gray Wharton’s husband, Ned, dies unexpectedly while overnighting at his brother’s home, Jane has no reason to question the circumstances of his death. But on a visit to the same house a few weeks later, both Jane and her daughter fall gravely ill, and Jane begins to suspect foul play.
Though a trained chemist and former nurse, Jane is haunted by a history of delusion, loss, and institutionalization. As the unexpected and devastating deaths begin to multiply, Jane’s grip on reality starts to slip. When a respected army officer falls terribly ill after visiting the Whartons’ Baltimore home, Jane’s greatest fears become all too real. The time has come to act—but who will believe her? And can she even trust her own mind?
Inspired by true events involving one of Baltimore’s most powerful families, The Grays of Truth is the story of one woman’s quest for answers in her fight for redemption—and to save the man she loves.
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Advance Praise
Praise for SHARON VIRTS
“Sharon Virts’s latest novel kept me turning pages, left me thinking about the characters long after the last chapter. Absolutely amazing.” —Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, bestselling author of Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady
“Powerful and compelling. Her characters step off the page and into your life.” —Anthony McCarten, award-winning novelist and screenwriter known for writing biopics, including The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour, and Bohemian Rhapsody
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781959411765 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1255142
well-written and researched. Also, this historical setting isn't used often so it's refreshing to read about. I liked how in the end the differences with real life are highlighted. I also liked to see how different society was back then from today. Jane is relatable to. Also, anyone could understand her search for the truth. Would recommend to historical fiction or mystery and thriller readers.
Sachin K, Reviewer
“The Grays of Truth” by Sharon Virts is a gripping historical true-crime novel that delves into murder, deceit, and the hidden secrets of Baltimore’s elite during the Reconstruction era.
Beneath the polished facade of high society, there lies a web of illicit affairs, jilted lovers, financial struggles, and countless motives for murder.
When Jane Gray Wharton’s husband, Ned, dies unexpectedly while visiting his brother’s home, Jane initially accepts the circumstances. However, when both Jane and her daughter fall gravely ill during a subsequent visit to the same house, she begins to suspect foul play.
The Grays of Truth follows Jane’s quest for answers, redemption, and her fight to save the man she loves.The author dissects the polished veneer of high society, revealing a web of illicit affairs, betrayal, and murder.
Sharon Virts weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense against the backdrop of post-Civil War Baltimore.The novel invites readers to explore the dark secrets lurking beneath the glittering facade of the city’s elite.The Grays of Truth delves into the complexities of trust, power, and redemption.
The narrative unfolds like a puzzle, with each revelation adding to the suspense.Sharon Virts masterfully explores the psychological turmoil faced by Jane Gray Wharton.The novel skillfully balances historical context with a gripping mystery.
