Title: The Diabolical Bones: A Bronte Sisters Mystery, Book 2
Author: Bella Ellis
Published: 2021
Call #: Fic/Ellis
In this delightful sequel to last year’s ”The Vanished
Bride,” the Bronte sisters are back on
the case! It is winter, 1846 and bitter
cold has set in upon Yorkshire. The
Bronte Sisters are beginning to contemplate writing novels and expanding their
detective business when a child’s body is discovered buried in the chimney at Top
Withens Hall, and the home’s owner refuses to answer any questions. Emily, Charlotte and Ann decide to take
matters into their own hands. What they
discover sends fear shivering down their spines. It seems as if an ancient magic, long thought
dead, is coming back to haunt Haworth village and its citizenry. Ancient magic and misguided prejudice threaten
all who would interfere. Will they be
able to discover who, or what, is threatening the most innocent amongst
them?
Ellis’s strong atmospheric writing makes it easy for the
reader to fall in love with the characters.
My own opinion of them, forged mostly through reading their books, has
changed after reading the two books in this series. The characters feel authentically real and
full of life. Emily, Anne and Charlotte
all have their own unique personalities, making the reader feel as if they know
them well. To me, this is the strength
of the novel. This is a well written
historical mystery, full of Gothic atmosphere and suspense. Fans of historical fiction, cozy mysteries,
gothic stories and general fiction readers will all enjoy this story.
Jill B.
Popular Materials Manager