The Vanished Bride

Name: The Vanished Bride
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781529389029
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Rumours. Scandal. Danger. The Brontë sisters are ready to investigate . . .

By Bella Ellis

Series: The Brontë Mysteries

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Summary

The Vanished Bride, set in 1845 Yorkshire, features the famous Brontë sisters—Charlotte, Emily, and Anne—as amateur sleuths. They investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young bride from a local manor, weaving their literary talents into crime-solving. As they explore the layers of small-town intrigue, they uncover secrets and engage with complex characters, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
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'Brilliantly entertaining and original' C.L. Taylor

'A standout book' Rosie Walsh

From the Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Memory Book, Rowan Coleman, comes a special new series featuring the Brontë sisters, written under the name Bella Ellis.

Yorkshire, 1845, and dark rumours are spreading across the moors. Everything indicates that Mrs Elizabeth Chester of Chester Grange has been brutally murdered in her home - but nobody can find her body.

As the dark murmurs reach Emily, Anne, and Charlotte Brontë, the sisters are horrified, yet intrigued. Before they know it, the siblings become embroiled in the quest to find the vanished bride, sparking their imaginations but placing their lives at great peril.

Praise for The Vanished Bride:

'Evocative and utterly enchanting' Sarah Hilary

'A gripping, twisty mystery' Angela Clarke

'A splendid adventure' Guardian

'A treat from start to finish' Jane Casey

'Happily, more Brontë mysteries are to be expected' TLS

Series: The Brontë Mysteries

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The Vanished Bride

'Brilliantly entertaining and original' C.L. Taylor 'A standout book' Rosie Walsh From the Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Memory Book, Rowan Coleman, comes a special new series featuring the Brontë sisters, written under the name Bella Ellis. Yorkshire, 1845, and dark rumours are spreading across the moors. Everything indicates that Mrs Elizabeth Chester of Chester Grange has been brutally murdered...

By Bella Ellis

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The Red Monarch

Teeming with details of the Brontës, of the times and the city, this is such a pleasurable read - NB Magazine Captivating - Crime Monthly Filled with twists, turns and Gothic touches, and a strong feminist streak - Bradford Telegraph The Brontë sisters' first poetry collection has just been published, potentially marking an end to their careers as amateur detectives,...

By Bella Ellis

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Vanished Bride by Bella Ellis has been praised as elegant, witty, and compulsively readable, delighting fans with its imaginative portrayal of the Brontë sisters. Reviewers commend its compelling mystery, splendid adventure, and accurate portrayal of the Brontës' relationship, complete with insider nods to their famous works. The novel is seen as both entertaining and original, with its Gothic touches, feminist undertones, and potential for more Brontë mysteries in the future.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529389029

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

Collections

Bella Ellis Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Crime & Mystery Historical Fiction Series: The Brontë Mysteries

About the Author

Bella Ellis is the Bronte inspired pen name for the award winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Rowan Coleman. A Bronte devotee for most of her life, Rowan is the author of fourteen novels including The Memory Book, The Summer of Impossible Things and The Girl at the Window.

Also by Bella Ellis

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The Red Monarch

Teeming with details of the Brontës, of the times and the city, this is such a pleasurable read - NB Magazine Captivating - Crime Monthly Filled with twists, turns and Gothic touches, and a strong feminist streak - Bradford Telegraph The Brontë sisters' first poetry collection has just been published, potentially marking an end to their careers as amateur detectives,...

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