The Grays of Truth
A gripping tale of murder and redemption
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Girl Friday Productions
Published:12th Dec '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£20.99(9781959411765)
In a gripping tale of murder and deceit, The Grays of Truth follows Jane Gray Wharton as she uncovers dark secrets in Reconstruction-era Baltimore.
From bestselling historical true-crime author Sharon Virts comes a gripping tale of murder and deceit. Set in Reconstruction-era Baltimore, The Grays of Truth unravels a web of intrigue as members of the city's elite keep turning up dead. Beneath the polished veneer of high society lies a world filled with illicit affairs, jilted lovers, financial struggles, and countless motives for murder. When Jane Gray Wharton's husband, Ned, dies unexpectedly while staying at his brother's home, Jane initially has no reason to question the circumstances surrounding his death. However, a visit to the same house weeks later leaves both Jane and her daughter gravely ill, prompting her to suspect foul play.
Though Jane is a trained chemist and former nurse, she is haunted by a history of delusion, loss, and institutionalization. As the unexpected and devastating deaths begin to multiply, her grip on reality starts to slip. The situation escalates when a respected army officer falls seriously ill after visiting the Whartons' Baltimore home, bringing Jane's worst fears to life. Faced with the challenge of proving her suspicions, Jane must navigate a treacherous path where trust is scarce and her own mind becomes a battleground.
Inspired by true events involving one of Baltimore's most powerful families, The Grays of Truth tells the story of one woman's relentless quest for answers in her fight for redemption and to save the man she loves. This compelling narrative explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and the struggle for truth in a world rife with deception.
“Inspired by a true story and meticulously researched, the underbelly of high society Reconstruction Era Baltimore is brought brilliantly to life in Sharon Virts’s atmospheric and deeply absorbing murder mystery The Grays of Truth. I loved it!” —Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of All the Glimmering Stars and Beneath a Scarlet Sky
“Readers [will] become thoroughly engrossed in a mystery that emerges to combine with power plays, politics, and matters of the heart.” —Midwest Book Review
“Virts’s descriptive prose fuels the unease in this well-researched whodunit.”—Jane Lorenzini, New York Times bestselling author of The Growing Season and I Really Needed This Today, cowritten with Hoda Kotb
“Jane Gray Wharton is a memorable character. It’s stunning that the book is based on a real story. The twists and surprises kept coming [until] the very end. I feel as if I’ve gone on vacation to the past.” —Dana Marton, bestselling author of The Secret Life of Sunflowers
“With The Grays of Truth, Sharon Virts has written a gripping historical mystery filled with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. Vividly drawn and carefully researched, the story transports you back in time and holds you willingly captive through the last page. Once I picked up this book, I couldn’t put it down!” —Amanda Skenandore, author of The Medicine Woman of Galveston
“A vivid and compelling tale that is equal parts murder mystery and well-researched historical fiction. Devotees of true crime featuring heroines who refuse to give up, you’re in for a well-crafted ride!” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things
"A fresh setting, rich with historical detail, The Grays of Truth features a sympathetic and well-drawn protagonist in Jane Gray Wharton the reader can't help but root for. Virts delivers an engrossing story filled with intrigue, murder, and the uncertain world of Reconstruction-era Baltimore." —Heather Webb, USA Today and International bestselling author of Queens of London
ISBN: 9781959411727
Dimensions: 228mm x 152mm x 21mm
Weight: unknown
338 pages