Music Macabre
- Authors: Sarah Rayne
- Series: Book 4 in the Phineas Fox Mystery series
- Genres: Mystery
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- Rating: 4.2 based on 44 reviews
- Release Date: October 27, 2020
- Print length: 384 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Rayne is a talented writer, adept at crafting intricate plots and developing complex characters … Fox, one of her most fascinating creations, is a charming individual to accompany, and the intricate mysteries he becomes entangled in never fail to hold one's interest.
Working on a biography of the renowned composer Franz Liszt, music researcher Phineas Fox stumbles upon evidence of a brutal homicide - and soon finds himself in peril as well.
Diligently researching the life of Franz Liszt for his latest project, Phineas Fox has been engrossed in uncovering the scandals and secrets of the famous composer's past. However, his exploration takes an unexpected turn when his inquiries lead him to Linklighters, a new restaurant in Soho that stands on the grounds of an old Victorian music hall, where he discovers clues pointing to a possible murder involving the enigmatic music hall performer, Scaramel.
What was the connection between Liszt and Scaramel? And how did they intersect with the infamous Jack the Ripper? As Phineas delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a compelling and extraordinary tale - one that puts his own life in jeopardy.