Tasha Alexander’s TEARS OF PEARL
Nominated For RT Book Review Mystery Award

Noted historic fiction author Tasha Alexander’s TEARS OF PEARL (St. Martin’s Minotaur) is one of four finalists in the Best Historical Mystery Category for the prestigious RT Book Review Annual Career Achievement and Reviewers Choice Awards. TEARS OF PEARL was released in September and is the fourth book in Alexander’s award- winning Lady Emily series. It was her first entry with St. Martin’s Minotaur after writing the first three books for Harper Morrow. Alexander also wrote the companion book the Cate Blanchett’s movie ELIZABETH THE GOLDEN AGE in 2007.

“It’s an incredible honor when you are nominated for an award by editors and
reviewers in your industry,” said Alexander. “RT Book Review is an industry
leader and dedicated to covering the art of the written word. It makes the
nomination very special.”

RT Book Review gave TEARS OF PEARL an outstanding 4½-star rating and said of Lady Emily, "Her voice and accurate historical details will keep the reader enthralled."

Alexander, a Chicago resident and a graduate of Notre Dame, is awaiting
publication of the next Lady Emily installment from Minotaur, DANGEROUS TO
KNOW, scheduled for fall release.

Winners will be announced April 29 at an awards ceremony in Columbus, Ohio and
in the June edition of RT Book Review.

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