{"title":"V.L. Valentine","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by the captivating author V.L. Valentine, known for weaving intricate tales that blend historical intrigue with suspenseful twists. Valentine's work expertly transports readers to hauntingly vivid settings, where the past and the enigmatic collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection, \u003cem\u003eThe Plague Letters\u003c\/em\u003e, brings to life the grim and fascinating world of 17th-century London. In this gripping crime and thriller novel, Valentine crafts a narrative filled with mystery and dark secrets amidst the backdrop of the devastating plague. Readers are drawn into a web of deceit and revelation, making it a must-read for fans of historical thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who relish history-laden mysteries, V.L. Valentine's books are meticulously researched, offering a rich tapestry of detail and emotion that lingers long after the final page. Explore this collection and dive into stories where every chapter is a masterclass in suspense and storytelling finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-plague-letters-by-vl-valentine-9781788164559","title":"The Plague Letters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho would murder the dying...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLondon, 1665. Hidden within the growing pile of corpses in his churchyard, Rector Symon Patrick discovers a victim of the pestilence unlike any he has seen before: a young woman with a shorn head, covered in burns, and with pieces of twine delicately tied around each wrist and ankle. Desperate to discover the culprit, Symon joins a society of eccentric medical men who have gathered to find a cure for the plague. Someone is performing terrible experiments upon the dying, hiding their bodies amongst the hundreds that fill the death carts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly Penelope—a new and mysterious addition to Symon's household—may have the skill to find the killer. Far more than what she appears, she is already on the hunt. But the dark presence that enters the houses of the sick will not stop and has no mercy...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hugely atmospheric and entertaining historical thriller will transport readers to the palaces and alleyways of seventeenth-century London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Plague Letters\u003c\/em\u003e by V.L. Valentine is a gripping read filled with intrigue and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555687190764,"sku":"9781788164559","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18174633482824.jpg?v=1750109834"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/v-l-valentine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}