Sybil Ingram Series by Amanda DeWees, Elizabeth Klett

In this spooky, sparkling mix of gothic mystery and romantic comedy, spirited Victorian actress Sybil Ingram vies for a Hudson Valley haunted house with hot-tempered musician Roderick Brooke—and locks horns with a mysterious, powerful rival.

For the first time, all three of Victorian medium Sybil Ingram’s book-length adventures are available in one collection!Now you can own all three full-length novels and five novelettes/short stories starring the intrepid actress-turned-detective as she uncovers mystery, hauntings, and romance... moreFor the first time, all three of Victorian medium Sybil Ingram’s book-length adventures are available in one collection!Now you can own all three full-length novels and five novelettes/short stories starring the intrepid actress-turned-detective as she uncovers mystery, hauntings, and romance. The set Nocturne for a Widow (book 1): Sybil retires from the theater and stakes a claim on Hudson Valley haunted house, where she investigates a mystery and locks horns with a dangerous rogue named Roderick Brooke.“When Soft Voices Die” (short story): Sybil must use her newfound abilities as a spirit medium to solve the mystery of a speechless ghost.The Last Serenade (book 2): When Sybil and Roderick travel to Paris to rescue his former mistress from a blackmailer, they find themselves mixed up in a murder. Can Sybil’s skills as a medium solve the mystery—and help Roderick finally free himself from the ghosts of his past with Julia?“Her Silks and Fine Array” (novelette): Sybil cuts her honeymoon short to help an old acquaintance rid her home of a ghost with a taste for fashion.A Haunting Reprise (book 3): When Sybil returns to London to see her dying father, her reunion with her former mentor, Gerhardt Atherton, ends in betrayal and murder. Sybil must call on an old acquaintance to help her identify the killer and thwart a poltergeist.“Spectral Strains” (novelette): As Christmas approaches, Roderick falls under the spell of a haunted violin. Fortunately his old friend Professor Hartmann is on hand to help Sybil solve the mystery and free Roderick from the ghostly influence.“Christmas at Gravesend” (novelette): Sybil and Roderick travel to Gravesend Hall to spend Christmas with Sybil’s former seamstress, Clara, now a baroness. But when there are screams in the night and a mysterious white figure roams the corridors, Clara and Sybil must work together to solve a mystery and bring a broken family back together.“One Good Turn” (novelette): Sybil and Roderick help a governess who believes that her young charges are being possessed by the spirits of two former servants. You may think this story sounds familiar, but prepare for it to take a turn!The Sybil Ingram series is a delightful fusion of romance, mystery, humor, and period atmosphere, with a dash of supernatural spookiness. It’s perfect for readers who love smart, feisty Victorian women sleuths like Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell and Elizabeth Peters's Amelia Peabody. Once you’ve made Sybil’s acquaintance, you’ll want to read all of her stories--and with this collection, it’s easier than ever before! less

When Sybil takes the stage again, murder plays the leading role. In September 1873, medium and former actress Sybil Ingram is looking forward to her new life as the wife of dashing violinist Roderick Brooke. But their plans for marriage are interrupted by a cry for help from Julia de Lioncourt, Roderick’s former lover. Julia’s letter implores him to come to Paris to rescue her from a blackmailer, Danton Fournier, who holds letters that can cause her ruin... moreWhen Sybil takes the stage again, murder plays the leading role. In September 1873, medium and former actress Sybil Ingram is looking forward to her new life as the wife of dashing violinist Roderick Brooke. But their plans for marriage are interrupted by a cry for help from Julia de Lioncourt, Roderick’s former lover. Julia’s letter implores him to come to Paris to rescue her from a blackmailer, Danton Fournier, who holds letters that can cause her ruin. When they arrive in Paris, the bewitching beauty proposes a daring plan: Sybil will masquerade as Julia onstage in a new melodrama while Julia, her alibi thus secured, recovers the letters from Fournier’s home. Knowing that Roderick still harbors guilt over killing Julia’s husband in a duel, Sybil agrees to the plan for his sake—even though it’s all too clear that the scheming Julia wants Roderick back in her bed. Moreover, the theater seems to harbor a ghostly presence that may foretell disaster for the masquerade. Catastrophe strikes on the night of Sybil’s performance when Fournier’s body is discovered stabbed through the heart. Suddenly Sybil needs an alibi. But even if she is cleared of the murder, she must find a way to prevent suspicion from falling on Roderick as well—and determine whether Julia knows more about Fournier’s death than she is admitting. Can Sybil’s abilities as a spirit medium help her discover the truth before the real killer stops her? less

When Sybil returns to her London roots, the past comes back to haunt her.In book 3 of the Sybil Ingram Victorian Mystery series, actress-turned-medium Sybil Ingram is enjoying life in Paris with her new husband, violinist Roderick Brooke, when her past suddenly catches up with her in the form of her pushy little sister. Polly wants Sybil to help her become an actress—which means getting the blessing of their father, who is near death.Back in London, Sybil’s homecoming is chilly... moreWhen Sybil returns to her London roots, the past comes back to haunt her.In book 3 of the Sybil Ingram Victorian Mystery series, actress-turned-medium Sybil Ingram is enjoying life in Paris with her new husband, violinist Roderick Brooke, when her past suddenly catches up with her in the form of her pushy little sister. Polly wants Sybil to help her become an actress—which means getting the blessing of their father, who is near death.Back in London, Sybil’s homecoming is chilly. Even worse is her reunion with her former mentor, Gerhardt Atherton, who is still falsely claiming that Sybil embezzled from the theater troupe. When Atherton is found dead, his business partner, Ivor Treherne, is arrested for murder. But Sybil isn’t satisfied that the police have unearthed the whole story. Matters reach a crisis when the drama in her family takes a supernatural form. As she turns to a fellow medium to help her banish a poltergeist and determine who really killed Atherton, Sybil soon realizes that someone is trying to silence her...perhaps for good. less