{"product_id":"the-maleficent-maid-paperback","title":"The Maleficent Maid: A Page-Turning Victorian Murder-Mystery with Twists - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Beard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo crimes, one ticking clock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Suffolk, 1903. William Gardiner stands trial for the brutal stabbing of Rose Harsent, and concerned parties turn to Lawrence Harpham for help in a last-ditch attempt to uncover the truth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As Lawrence delves into the investigation, he finds himself stalked by a mysterious figure, confounding his efforts to bring the murderer to justice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meanwhile, Violet takes on a puzzling poisoning case from the past, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding a bad-tempered housemaid. Was she a cold-hearted killer or merely a convenient suspect?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With time running out and the added distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, Lawrence and Violet must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and misdirection to solve both cases before it's too late.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro, and Emily Organ, The Maleficent Maid is a gripping historical mystery with elements of witchcraft that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e_______________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacqueline Beard\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and genealogist living in Gloucestershire, with an East Anglian ancestry going back to the 1500s. She writes Victorian murder mysteries and is currently working on books in the Lawrence Harpham and the Constance Maxwell mystery series. Jacqueline's books are a rare mix of true crime and fiction inspired by old newspaper reports. When Jacqueline is not writing or researching \"dead people,\" as her husband so charmingly puts it, she is walking in the glorious Cotswolds with her dog. Jacqueline enjoys technology and spends far too much time on her computer. She dislikes flying, dentists and balloons - especially red ones. Find out more on her website https: \/\/jacquelinebeardwriter.com\/ or cringe at her embarrassing efforts on Tiktok @jacquib333\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 314\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550922727731,"sku":"9781036701413","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-maleficent-maid-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}