Dangerous Duet

<p><strong>Winner of the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Historical Fiction</strong></p><p><strong>This dazzling new Victorian mystery from <em>USA Today </em>bestselling author Karen Odden introduces readers to Nell Hallam a determined young pianist who stumbles upon the operations of a notorious--and deadly--crime ring while illicitly working as the piano player in a Soho music hall. Perfect for readers of Tasha Alexander Anne Perry and Deanna Raybourn.</strong></p><p>Nineteen-year-old Nell Hallam lives in a modest corner of Mayfair with her brother Matthew an inspector at Scotland Yard. An exceptionally talented pianist she aspires to attend the Royal Academy; but with tuition beyond their means Nell sets out to earn the money herself--by playing piano in a popular Soho music hall. And the fact that she will have to disguise herself as a man and slip out at night to do it doesn't deter her.</p><p>Spending evenings at the Octavian is like entering an alternate world one of lively energy fascinating performers raucous patrons--and dark secrets. And when Nell stumbles upon the operations of an infamous crime ring working in the shadows of the music hall she is drawn into a conspiracy that stretches the length of London. To further complicate matters she has begun to fall for the hall owner's charismatic son Jack who has secrets of his own. </p><p>The more Nell becomes a part of the Octavian's world the more she risks the relationships with the people she loves. And when another performer is left for dead in an alley as a warning she realizes her future could be in jeopardy in more ways than one.</p>