'Dickinson textures his canvas with historical detail as thick as the oil paint on one of his favorite paintings by Turner.'-Kirkus Reviews

'Lovers of British historical mysteries will enjoy Powerscourt's latest... Read More

'In this excellent novel, Dickinson weaves a tale of blackmail and murder among the royals late in Victoria's reign. . . . [His] knowledge of the arts, history and literature is nothing if not exhaustive, and adds enormously to the... Read More

'Excellent. . . . Dickinson's knowledge of the arts, history and literature is nothing if not exhaustive, and adds enormously.'-Publishers Weekly

'Fine prose, high society and a complex plot recommend this series.'-Library... Read More

'A kind of locked bedroom mystery. . . . Dickinson's view of the royals is edgy and of course shaped by our times.'-The Poisoned Pen

'Fine prose, high society and complex plot recommend this series.'-Library... Read More

Someone is killing eminent lawyers; Lord Francis Powerscourt is summoned to investigate discreetly.

Queen's Inn is London's youngest and most fashionable Inn of Court. During a feast on February 29, 1902, senior barrister Alexander... Read More

Lord Francis Powerscourt must save the life of Queen-Empress Victoria.

England, 1897. London is preparing for Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, the celebration to mark her sixtieth year as Queen and Empress of a quarter of the surface of... Read More