The Mystery Woman: Number 2 in series (Ladies of Lantern Street) - Tapa dura

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The second novel in the Victorian 'Ladies of Lantern Street' novels features paid companion/private inquiry agent Beatrice Lockwood and burned out ex-spy Joshua North in a mystery involving paranormal forces and Egyptian antiquities.

A mad scientist has preserved his dead lover in an ancient Egyptian embalming formula, and has convinced himself that he can revive the dead woman, but he needs Beatrice Lockwood's psychic abilities to 'ignite' the formula. And he will do anything to capture her.

Joshua North - scarred and forced to use a cane due to the disaster that occurred during his last case - is all Beatrice has in the way of a bodyguard . . .

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Praise for Jayne Ann Krentz's previous novels:

'Good fun' Cosmopolitan

'Krentz delivers another evocative romance, complete with engaging dialogue and explicit sex scenes, but the real meat of the plot concerns the sleuthing: that a charismatic alpha male finally meets his mate is icing on another densely plotted Krentz confection'
Publishers Weekly

'A seductive, sharply witty and paranormal-flavoured thriller in which she deftly infuses an expertly crafted plot with sizzling sexual chemistry between two intriguing protagonists to create another of her supremely addictive tales of romantic suspense'
Booklist

'Fast-moving story features superb supporting characters and fascinating details, Krentz delivers another winner by concocting an engaging blend of romance and suspense with a dash of humour. Highly recommended'
Library Journal

'Psychic thrills and sharp wit'
Chicago Tribune