Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Dagger Award | 2025 | Winner |
About This Book
Set in 1850s Paris, this historical crime novel follows a young widow drawn into the world of secret poisoners and dark female knowledge at the heart of the French capital.
About the Author
Anna Mazzola is a British historical crime fiction author and criminal defense barrister. She won the CWA Gold Dagger for The Book of Secrets (2025). Her novels are set in Victorian England and France and combine meticulous historical research with propulsive plotting. Read more →
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