A Death on Corfu - by Emily Sullivan (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Living in Greece at the turn of the twentieth century, widow Minnie Harper struggles to find her place in a swiftly changing world. But when a local woman is murdered, her resolve is put to the test in a race to shed light on the truth ..."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Living in Greece at the turn of the twentieth century, widow Minnie Harper struggles to find her place in a swiftly changing world. But when a local woman is murdered, her resolve is put to the test in a race to shed light on the truth . . .

The first in a new series for readers of Tasha Alexander, Deanna Raybourn, Anna Lee Huber, and Rhys Bowen.

Minnie Harper isn't used to putting herself first. Not after she moved away from England only to be left raising two children alone on the Greek Island of Corfu following her husband's unexpected death. But with her daughter begging to be sent to school abroad and her son grasping at his own independence, Minnie realizes she must prepare for the next stage of her life.

When famous mystery author Stephen Dorian settles into a neighboring villa to escape writer's block and hidden scandals, she is intrigued at first by the handsome Londoner--until he proves to be nothing more than a boorish grump. Determined to avoid the man as much as possible, Minnie is shocked when he offers her a well-paid job as his typist. She isn't in a position to turn down work, even from a man she has sworn to hate.

But before Minnie can fully regret her decision to take the job, she makes a horrifying discovery that changes everything. A young maid has been murdered, and local authorities aren't moving fast enough to bring justice to the terrible crime. Unwilling to allow the death to fade into obscurity like the stories of so many other women deemed unworthy by society, Minnie launches an investigation of her own--and reluctantly accepts Stephen's help. As she embarks on a dangerous search for answers that reveals another side of Corfu, unsettling questions take shape about her employer-turned-confidant and the culprit who just might do whatever it takes to strike again . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Emily Sullivan:

"This delightful caper through clues, suspicion, and romance held me captivated, while the charming Greek setting left me craving the next installment!" --Alyssa Maxwell, author of Murder at the Elms on A Death on Corfu

"Emily Sullivan has created a delightful period mystery with a refined Victorian voice, two unlikely sleuths, a Greek island, and an underlying romance. A treat for fans of historical mystery!" --Dianne Freeman, USA Today bestselling author of the Countess of Harleigh mysteries on A Death on Corfu

"Death in Corfu has every element that makes a mystery work for me: a smart, pragmatic heroine, an exotic locale, an interesting love interest, and of course, a compelling murder. I can't wait for Minnie's next adventure!" --Colleen Cambridge, author of Mastering the Art of French Murder on A Death on Corfu

"Sullivan expertly exposes her characters' emotional depths and keeps the pages turning with a steady undercurrent of mystery." --Publishers Weekly on The Hellion and the Hero

"After wowing readers with her superb debut, A Rogue to Remember (2021), rising historical romance star Sullivan returns with another entrancing addition to her League of Scoundrels series that brilliantly showcases her mastery of deep characterization as well as her gift for crafting a wit-infused plot that effectively threads the needle between desire and danger without dropping a single stitch." --Booklist Starred Review for The Rebel and the Rake

"The subterfuge provides an intense backdrop that only enhances the complex romance between Sullivan's intelligent, progressive protagonists. Readers will be taken by independent Sylvia's quest for love and companionship." --Publishers Weekly on The Rebel and the Rake

"Danger and desire intertwine in this tale of deception and injustice, an engrossing read that follows two characters who deserve their happily ever after." --BookPage on The Rebel and The Rake

"This satisfying love story will especially appeal to historical romance fans looking for a break from the typical English setting." --Publishers Weekly on A Rogue to Remember

"The literary charms of Sullivan's superbly written debut are many, including a full cast of deftly nuanced characters, an exquisitely evoked Italian setting that would impress E.M. Forster, love scenes that deliver both emotional intensity and lush sensuality, and vivacious writing enhanced by ample measures of wit." --Booklist Starred Review on The Rebel and the Rake

About the Author

Emily Sullivan is the author of multiple critically-acclaimed historical romances, including A Rogue to Remember and Duchess Material. She lives in New England with her family where she enjoys reading about history and writing about rebellious women. A Death on Corfu is her first mystery. She can be found online at EmilySullivanBooks.com.