When Maidens Mourn

In the gripping fourth installment of C. S. Harris's acclaimed series, "When Maidens Mourn" plunges aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his newlywed wife, the fiercely independent Hero Jarvis, into a chilling new mystery. The brutal murder of Gabrielle Tennyson, a young woman with connections to the poetic elite and a fascination with Arthurian legend, ignites a complex investigation. As Sebastian delves into the shadowy world of London's literary and artistic circles, he uncovers a web of secrets, betrayals, and ancient myths that seem to entwine with Gabrielle's demise. The hunt for the killer leads Sebastian and Hero through the city's opulent ballrooms and its grittier underbelly, forcing them to confront not only a cunning murderer but also the societal strictures and hidden desires of Regency England. With the specter of Camelot looming over the case, Sebastian must decipher the truth before another life is lost, all while navigating the complexities of his burgeoning marriage to Hero.