Review
“The Trail of the Serpent is thoroughly engaging—vintage storytelling with more than a touch of sly wit.” —Sue Grafton
“Why have we been deprived of this treat for a hundred years? The Trail of the Serpent is a cracking good read, addictively ingenious, electrically energetic, engagingly entertaining, and above all fun!”—Reginald Hill
“The Trail of the Serpent is immensely vivid, sweeping you along with its character and vitality.”—Anne Perry
“Why have we been deprived of this treat for a hundred years? The Trail of the Serpent is a cracking good read, addictively ingenious, electrically energetic, engagingly entertaining, and above all fun!”—Reginald Hill
“The Trail of the Serpent is immensely vivid, sweeping you along with its character and vitality.”—Anne Perry
Book Description
Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1837–1915), Victorian England’s bestselling woman writer, blends Dickensian humor with chilling suspense in this “exuberantly campy” (Kirkus Reviews) mystery. The novel features Jabez North, a manipulative orphan who becomes a ruthless killer; Valerie de Cevennes, a stunning heiress who falls into North’s diabolical trap; and Mr. Peters, a mute detective who communicates his brilliant reasoning through sign language.
This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.
This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.
From the Back Cover
"The Trail of the Serpent is thoroughly engaging--vintage storytelling with more than a touch of sly wit."
-Sue Grafton
"This is immensely vivid, sweeping you along with its character and vitality."
-Anne Perry
“Why have we been deprived of this treat for a hundred years? The Trail of the Serpent is a cracking good read, addictively ingenious, electrically energetic, engagingly entertaining, and above all FUN! Start it on a long journey and the tedious hours will pass in a flash."
-Reginald Hill
-Sue Grafton
"This is immensely vivid, sweeping you along with its character and vitality."
-Anne Perry
“Why have we been deprived of this treat for a hundred years? The Trail of the Serpent is a cracking good read, addictively ingenious, electrically energetic, engagingly entertaining, and above all FUN! Start it on a long journey and the tedious hours will pass in a flash."
-Reginald Hill
About the Author
Sarah Waters is the award-winning author of Tipping the Velvet, Affinity, and Fingersmith.
