The Unseeing

Anna Mazzola

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Winner:Edgar Award -Paperback Original (2018)

A shocking murder. A woman sentenced to hang. And the young lawyer determined to discover the truth. Award-winning debut author Anna Mazzola brings London alive in her haunting and enthralling novel of human frailty and fear--and of the terrible consequences of jealousy and misunderstanding.

Sentenced to hang for her alleged role in a shocking murder, Sarah confronts the young lawyer asked to examine her guilty verdict. She says she is innocent, but she refuses to explain the evidence given in court--the evidence that convicted her. Battling his own demons, Edmund Fleetwood is determined to find the truth--and to uncover why Sarah won't talk. As the day of execution draws closer, Edmund struggles to discover whether she is the victim of a wrongful conviction, or a dangerous and devious criminal.

Based on the real case of Sarah Gale--fans of Alias Grace and The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher won't want to miss this Edgar Award-winning novel of gothic suspense and murder.

Book Details

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Publish Date: Feb 7th, 2017
Pages: 400
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.10in - 5.40in - 1.00in - 1.00lb
EAN: 9781492635475
Categories: • Historical - General• Literary• Mystery & Detective - Historical

About the Author

Mazzola, Anna: -

Anna Mazzola's short fiction has won or placed in several competitions. She is a criminal justice lawyer who lives in the UK. This is her first novel.

Praise for this book

"This is a cleverly written and intricate mystery that doesn't try to outsmart the reader or become convoluted, and that includes great characters and subplots that eventually intersect to make for a multidimensional read. The authentic setting of Victorian London enhances the reading experience." -- Publishers Weekly

"The Unseeing engulfs you in a heady, addictive fog from the very start " -- GRAZIA

"Engrossing." -- Sunday Express

"Drawing on the notorious 1837 Edgware Road murder, debut author Mazzola has written a worthy "did she/didn't she" historical crime drama and a vivid portrait of life and criminal justice in Victorian London. For fans of Sarah Waters" -- Library Journal

"well-documented, unsettling, and impressively written." -- Huffington Post

"An absorbing novel, marking Mazzola as a name to watch in historical mystery. " -- Booklist

"...a satisfying resolution. Haunting characters propel this well-paced story of true crime and imperfect punishment." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Sizzling first novel.... the characters- cleverly and sympathetically imagined - are of the story " -- The Times

"a twisting tale of family secrets and unacknowledged desires. Intricately plotted and extremely convincing in its evocation of the everyday realities of 1830s London, this is a fine first novel." -- The Sunday Times

"[An] accomplished debut... Mazzola quickly draws the reader in to this intriguing mystery...Mazzola skillfully conjures up a bygone world...If you like historical fiction then you'll love this compelling murder mystery." -- Daily Express

"Set in a vividly-imagined Victorian London - from the seamy horrors of Newgate Gaol to the bloated inns of court- this is a wonderful combination of a thrilling mystery and a perfectly depicted period piece. A brilliant debut." -- Sunday Mirror

"A compelling did she/didn't she that's full of the sights and sounds of Victorian England. This is a winner." -- Sun on Sunday

"Tragic, terrifying, and authentic." -- WOMAN & HOME