A Shadow on the Lens

Paperback Published on: 23/01/2020
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A Shadow on the Lens
Surely ghosts aren't real...
1904. Thomas Bexley, one of the first forensic photographers, is called to the sleepy Welsh Village of Dinas Powys. A young girl, Betsan Tilney has been fo... READ MORE
Dan - Clifton, Bristol.

Synopsis

The stifling, atmospheric, gothic crime novel with a unique protagonist and killer twist, perfect for fans of The Woman in Black, The Silent Companions, and Little Strangers

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1904. Thomas Bexley, one of the first forensic photographers, is called to the sleepy Welsh village of Dinas Powys. A yound girl named Betsan Tilny has been found murdered in the woodland.

One night, he develops the crime scene photographs in the cellar of his lodgings. There, he finds a face dimly visible in the photographs - the shadowed spectre of Betsan Tilny.

In the days that follow, Thomas senses a growing presence watching him as he tries to uncover what the villagers of Dinas Powys are so intent on keeping secret...

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'Gothic, claustrophobic and wonderfully dark' - GUARDIAN

'Top notch historical crime fiction, with a dash of the supernatural. A gorgeous book and a riveting tale' - DAVID YOUNG

'An intriguing debut' - THE TIMES

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781409189879
  • Number of pages: 288
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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A Shadow on the Lens
A real page turner
Great book, filled with twists and turns. Nice to read a good old fashioned murder mystery. Chaper 7 is real highlight (don't read it in the dark)
Mark Smith
A Shadow on the Lens
Interesting historical read
I was utterly fascinated by the blurb for A Shadow on the Lens. Thomas Bexley is one of the first forensic photographers and in 1904 is called to a small W... READ MORE
Nicola
A Shadow on the Lens
Disappointing read
It is 1904 & forensic photography is in its infancy. Thomas Bexley has made something of a name for himself by helping Scotland Yard with their inquiries &... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald