Karen Lee Street's writing is infused with a touch of the Gothic, stemming from her early years spent in a creaky old farmhouse. Her critically acclaimed historical mysteries feature the iconic Edgar Allan Poe and C. Auguste Dupin as they unravel perplexing crimes from the past. Street masterfully blends atmosphere and suspense, drawing readers into intricate plots that explore enduring enigmas and historical settings with a unique stylistic flair.
The narrative follows Edgar Allan Poe and his fictional detective C. Auguste Dupin as they delve into a complex mystery filled with themes of rivalry, lost love, and the mystical art of ornithomancy. Their investigation centers around a legendary jewel from Peru, intertwining elements of suspense and intrigue as they confront old adversaries.
What if the great detective C. Auguste Dupin was not Edgar Allan Poe's fictional creation, but his friend?
'And I prayed that I would find a way to tell my most honorable friend, the Chevalier C. Auguste Dupin, the truth about how I had finally been murdered, and by whom.'