The Witch at Wayside Cross by Lisa Tuttle PAPERBACK 9780857054555

Lisa Tuttle

Embark on a thrilling Victorian mystery with "The Witch at Wayside Cross," the second installment in the Jesperson and Lane series by Lisa Tuttle. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and historical mysteries, this witty adventure follows detectives Jesperson and Lane as they investigate a suspicious death. When a man dramatically collapses after banging on their door, the police dismiss it as natural causes. However, Jesperson and Lane uncover a dying man's cryptic words about witches, leading them to a remote Norfolk home shrouded in ancient lore and local gossip. Their investigation takes them to the mysterious Shrieking Pits and into the lives of three sisters residing at Wayside Cross, rumored to be witches. As they delve deeper, they uncover a connection to a mother's desperate search for her missing baby, weaving a complex tale of mystery and the supernatural. Product Summary: The Witch at Wayside Cross by Lisa Tuttle, Jesperson and Lane Book II, Paperback, English language version, 368 pages, published by Jo Fletcher Books.