Word of the Wicked
A Victorian Historical Romance Mystery
by Mary Lancaster
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Pub Date Aug 14 2025 | Archive Date Aug 17 2025
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Description
Too many mysteries – and no time for love…
Silver and Grey’s inquiry service is proving so popular that Constance and Solomon have been working apart on separate cases and missing each other. So, they jump at the opportunity to investigate together in the village of Sutton May, where a spate of anonymous letters is causing problems.
Only then Solomon’s brother David turns up with an unlikely tale of killing the same man twice, and suddenly they have two mysteries to solve, involving wicked words and even more wicked actions.
They need to hide David from the law until they can ascertain his innocence - and track down the anonymous letter writer before ill-feeling erupts into violence.
No wonder they have no time for their wedding! Unless, that is, they are ready to take the time.
Tropes / Themes
✅ Amateur Sleuth Couple
✅ Engaged Couple Solving Crime
✅ Historical Mystery
✅ Partners in Crime (and Love)
✅ Small Village Intrigue
✅ Anonymous Threats / Letters
✅ Delayed Wedding
✅ Danger Brings Them Closer
Silver and Grey Series
Book 1 - Murder in Moonlight
Book 2 - Evidence of Evil
Book 3 - Ghost in the Garden
Book 4 - The Trick of the Treasure
Book 5 - Word of the Wicked
Book 6 – Vengeance in Venice
Book 7 – Death on the Doorstep
Book 8 – The Riddle of the Roses
Book 9 – Corpse in the Canal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 07242025WOTW1 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 278 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Cri P, Reviewer
Another nice entry to the Silver and Grey universe, in this book the couple gets to untangle two separate mysteries, with one of them that hits really close to home.
With the usual perceptiveness and wit, Constance and Solomon unravel both and finally find out more about themselves and their relationship.
The characters continue to grow throughout the series and I really like the development I see in them.
I received an advance copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily, thanks to the author for it.
Carol F, Reviewer
Another great read
This was the continuing story of Solomon and Constance journey to love.
They are asked to investigate some anonymous letters and at the same time now Solomons brother has reappeared in his life trying to clear his name of a,murder charge.
I loved the way both seem to doubt each other but that is a lack of confidence in them selves but eventually at the end of the book they can declare their love in public and marry
I love reading anything by this author and always look forward to her next novel
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