title: A Death Displaced: Lansin Island Series (Volume 1)
author:  Andrew Butcher 
description: <i><b>5 STARS -</b> "It had just the right amount of mystery and suspense to keep me hooked, and keep me guessing... I am looking forward to reading more from the Lansin Island Series." </i>- Lisa from 'Writing, Stuff and Nonsense' blog.<br /><br /><i><b>5 STARS -</b></i> <i>"Mystery and intrigue in the book; surprises and lots of details that keep your mind guessing and wanting more... compelling and I enjoyed every page."</i> - Sophie D, Amazon UK reviewer.<br /><br /><i><span><b>4 STARS</b> - "This novel had unexpected depth... </span> I really enjoyed this story - it is an interesting blend of contemporary, fantasy and mystery and has many surprises."</i> - Charlene from Bookish Whimsy blog.<br /><br /><i><b>REVIEW -</b> "This is a fantastic and original novel with a story that is hard to remove from your mind. If you like paranormal mysteries, this book will be a real pleaser."</i> - Janet Williams, Calgary.
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  # Cruel As The Grave
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ### Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth
  
  
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  * [CHAPTER I. THE BERNERS OF THE BURNING HEARTS.](crgr_split_2.html#1_0_2)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER II. JOHN LYON HOWE.](crgr_split_3.html#1_0_3)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER III. SYBIL BERNERS.](crgr_split_4.html#1_0_4)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER IV. THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER.](crgr_split_5.html#1_0_5)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER V. THE LANDLORD'S STORY.](crgr_split_6.html#1_0_6)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER VI. ROSA BLONDELLE.](crgr_split_7.html#1_0_7)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER VII. DOWN IN THE DARK VALE.](crgr_split_8.html#1_0_8)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER VIII. BLACK HALL.](crgr_split_9.html#1_0_9)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER IX. THE GUEST-CHAMBERS.](crgr_split_10.html#1_0_10)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER X. THE JEALOUS BRIDE.](crgr_split_11.html#1_0_11)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER XI. LOVE AND JEALOUSY.](crgr_split_12.html#1_0_12)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER XII. “CRUEL AS THE GRAVE.”](crgr_split_13.html#1_0_13)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER XIII. MORE THAN THE BITTERNE