Murder Ballad

By Lucy Ribchester

Book Overview

"A beautiful sensory overload . . . I didn't want it to end.." - Kirstin Innes, bestselling author of Scabby Queen

Three women. A deadly score to settle.

EDINBURGH, 1791. Isobel Duguid and her friend, the famous castrato Clessidro, are stars of the Edinburgh Musical Society. Despite her cavalier attitude towards holding a tune, Clessidro's friendship and her own shocking murder ballads keep Isobel on stage and enjoying an opulent lifestyle in Auld Reekie. Yet one night a note arrives from the mysterious Mrs Abercorn, regarding Isobel's most notorious song, The Fiddler's Wrath. It's the tale of a prima donna who died of heartbreak after her husband committed murder and was sent to the gallows. Isobel is intrigued. But Mrs Abercorn's curiosity is far more than a fickle interest and the truth is more complicated than anyone could have imagined. As Isobel recounts rising through the social classes, her role in this ill-fated tune is brought to light, awakening the chilling retribution of a once buried secret. A story of betrayal, mystery, and the secrets some would die to protect.
Perfect for fans of Patrick S skind Perfume and Kate Foster's The Maiden.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785307525
• ISBN13: 9781785307522
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Black & White Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.0" x 7.5"