“The Shape Of Darkness” takes place in Victorian Bath.
Silhouette artist Agnes Darken is struggling to keep body and soul together. The dawn of photography means her art is viewed as old-fashioned, and is falling out of favour.
Abandoned by a previous suitor, and with an elderly mother and orphaned nephew to support, Agnes must keep working.
Although a mysterious accident in the recent past has left her health in a precarious state . . .
Shortly after a sitting, a visit from the police confirms that one of Agnes’ clients has been found dead murdered. And then another. And then another. What is going on? Who is targeting Agnes and her business, and why?
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