Music hall and other old songs can provide musical clues in historical fiction — clues which carry even deeper meaning than the remembered snatches of tunes themselves do. Sarah Rayne, who took inspiration from such songs for her latest book, Chalice of Darkness, explains how it works. Old songs and fragments of faded music can […]
Chalice of Darkness by Sarah Rayne
London, 1908, and the Fitzglens are proud of their reputation as one of London’s leading theatre families. They are, however, equally proud of another profession which they pursue very discreetly… When not on stage, they are thieves. Jack Fitzglen’s latest plan is to seek out the infamous Talisman Chalice, steal it and create a dazzling […]