The Mermaid in the Basement (Lady Trent Mystery Series #1) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Gilbert Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2009

A wealthy widow of a nobleman, daughter of a famous scientist, and skeptic who only trusts what can be proven.

Meet Serafina Trent. A woman about to take 19th Century London by storm.

It's London, 1857, and everything is at stake for Serafina Trent. A woman of means...but not the typical Victorian lady who feels her place is to be seen and not heard. When her brother's most recent female dalliance, a beautiful actress, is found murdered, all evidence points to him. Especially since the actress had just rejected him in a most public manner. Now everyone believes Clive is headed for the gallows. Everyone, that is, but Serafina.

Determined to prove her brother's innocence, Serafina finds herself working with unlikely allies--including Dylan Tremayne, a passionate storyteller and actor with a criminal past. This novel will hold fans of mystery and history spellbound until the very last page.

Victorian England comes alive in this intriguing new series from one of Christian fiction's favorite authors.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 539 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press; Lrg edition (May 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410415236
• ISBN-13: 978-1410415233
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,942,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!, December 26, 2007

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OHTeacher - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mermaid in the Basement (Lady Trent Mystery Series #1) (Paperback)

I truly enjoyed reading this book. In fact, I stayed up too late finishing it because I had to know how it ended!
This is a great book for fans of historical fiction, romance, and mystery! Gilbert Morris keeps the reader guessing until the end!
I can't wait until the next book in the series is released!
P.S. The title makes sense once you read the book. Literally, it has nothing to do with a mermaid in a basement!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars intresting, March 13, 2008

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L. Ann (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mermaid in the Basement (Lady Trent Mystery Series #1) (Paperback)

I liked this book. Personally I think it is better than some of his other books, but not better than the Cheney Duvall, M.D. series he wrote with Lynn Morris.

Lady Trent is a fascinating character...a strong woman of science who is still willing to examine the possibility of Christ and his ressurection. She is a staunch supporter of her family as well as being a leader.

Gilbert Morris does a good job of making and developing her character through the book.

Good Read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful romantic mystery!, August 28, 2008

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Daisy (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Mermaid in the Basement (Lady Trent Mystery Series #1) (Paperback)

I love mysteries! I love historical romances! Therefore, I really enjoyed reading this book by Gilbert Morris. I always enjoy reading Mr. Morris's books. His style of writing keeps you captivated from the beginning of the book. And he develops the characters in a very realistic way. I am looking forward to the second book in the series. And I hope he continues the series even beyond that.