After the fire
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: Ulverscroft
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Leicester, UK
Language: eng
Format: [text (large print)]
Number of pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9781444805604
Subjects: Murder; Fiction; History; Investigation; Actresses
Description: "In 1670, following the Great Fire, a series of murders shakes Restoration London. All are linked to the new Dorset Gardens Theatre, where young Betsy Brand is playing First Witch in MACBETH. It seems that a shadowy figure called The Salamander, who haunted London during the Fire, has returned, wreaking revenge on his enemies. With the authorities baffled, Betsy assumes a new role as an investigator, reasoning that, perhaps, a clever, courageous actress can unravel the deepening mystery. But soon she faces a more terrible foe than ever stalked upon a stage - and finds her own life is at stake ..."--Book cover.