Tato autorská dvojice, Martin a Annette Meyersovi, píše společně pod pseudonymem, ačkoliv každý z nich publikuje i pod svým vlastním jménem. Jejich díla často zkoumají historické záhady, do kterých se čtenáři mohou ponořit. Prostřednictvím svých příběhů přinášejí napínavé zážitky, které zůstávají v paměti.
The apparent suicide of a tavern owner and a mysterious fire send Dutch sheriff Tonneman, a resident of 1664 Manhattan, on a hunt for a culprit, while British ships sail into the harbor threatening Dutch possession.
A group of Confederate plotters convene in 1864 New York, determined to burn the city. Reporter Pete Tonneman of the New York Evening Post, joins forces with a pretty barmaid to save the Union.
For those who enjoy exploring historical settings in their mysteries, this collection is an ideal choice. Edited by Sharan Newman and Miriam Grace Monfredo, it features a range of stories from ancient Egypt to World War II, showcasing prominent authors in the genre. Notable works include Nicholas diChario's "The Soldier and His Dead Companion," which offers a fresh perspective on a wartime enigma. Readers will also appreciate the return of diva Geraldine Farrar and the mischievous Great Caruso in Barbara Paul's "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Corpse," as well as Peter Lovesey's charming Bertie, Prince of Wales, in "Bertie and the Boat Race." Other contributions include Lynda S. Robinson's "Death of a Place-Seeker," Steven Saylor's "Archimedes' Tomb," and Sharan Newman’s "Solomon's Decision." The anthology also features Edward Marston's "Murder at Anchor," Miriam Grace Monfredo's "Suffer a Witch," and works by renowned authors like Laurie King and Anne Perry. With a diverse array of tales, this collection promises to captivate readers who appreciate the blend of history and mystery.
The first four books in Maan Meyers' critically acclaimed mystery series followed the Tonneman family from New Amsterdam in 1664 to New-York in 1808. Now, The House on Mulberry Street introduces John (Dutch) Tonneman, a police detective in 1895 New York City, a vibrant, bustling center of commerce, fashion, graft and...death. When the brutal murder of a journalist is linked to the attractive female photographer Dutch Tonneman can't forget, the stage is set for the latest entry of a unique series that is mandatory reading for fans of the Victorian suspense of Caleb Carr and Anne Perry.