An Act of Mercy

I read this last year when it first appeared under the title A Killing Kindness. (So before purchase you might want to check you don't already own it!) When I realised that Charles Dickens was one of the investigators, I almost put it straight down again. Just as well I didn’t. It turned out to be a......more

A good old historical crime book, set in Victorian London just as police detectives were coming to the forefront its a good murder mystery, brilliant historical detail and involving Charles Dickens. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because I guessed the perpetrator quite early in the boo......more

This was good. a little Brittish but good......more

A great read, with twists in the plot. The historical setting is accurate, and the characters well portrayed. Very enjoyable; I'll look for more!......more

If you're looking for a well-written, hard-edged police procedural set in Victorian London with a good narrator, generally likeable characters, plenty of action, and a satisfying mystery, you've found your next favorite author. Unfortunately it's the only novel I can find by this author. If she wrot......more