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A gripping historical mystery set in Georgian London, where a woman's quest for justice leads her into a web of secrets, lies, and deadly deception.London, 1782. Caroline 'Caro' Corsham, anxious for her politician husband's return from France, finds her life upended when she discovers a well-dressed woman mortally wounded in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. The Bow Street constables are quick to dismiss the case upon learning that the victim was a high-priced prostitute, but Caro is determined to see justice served.
Joining forces with thief-taker Peregrine Child, Caro delves into the hidden corners of Georgian society, navigating a treacherous world of artifice and deception. As many gentlemen refuse to speak of their dealings with the deceased, and Caro's own reputation hangs in the balance, uncovering the killer proves more perilous than she could have imagined.
From
The Sunday Times bestselling author of
The Square of Sevens, Laura Shepherd-Robinson's
Daughters of Night is a haunting tale of murder, secrets, and the dark underbelly of 18th-century London. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Janice Hallett, this richly atmospheric historical mystery will keep readers guessing until the very end.
About the author
Laura Shepherd-Robinson worked in politics for nearly twenty years before re-entering normal life to complete an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel,
Blood & Sugar, was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month and won the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown and the Specsavers/Crimefest Best Debut Novel prize. Her second novel,
Daughters of Night, was shortlisted for the Theakstons Crime Book of the Year, the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award, and the HWA Gold Crown.
The Square of Sevens is her third novel and became an instant
Sunday Times bestseller on publication. She lives in London with her husband Adrian.
Summary
From the pleasure palaces and gin-shops of Covent Garden to the elegant townhouses of Mayfair, Caroline Corsham pursues a murder case in eighteenth-century London that the city officials are refusing to investigate . . .
Foreword
The second novel from the author of Blood & Sugar, and this time Captain Harry Corsham’s wife, Caro, takes centre stage as she pursues a murder case the city officials are refusing to investigate . . .
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[A] delectable whodunnit oozing with menace and lively period language
