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‘Gripping Victorian mystery.’ Publishers Weekly
‘A clever, engaging mystery with plenty of authentic Victorian ambience.’ Booklist
Step into the bustling streets of Victorian London with Inspector Best, where suspense and intrigue lurk down every foggy back alley.
This captivating collection of British historical murder mysteries are perfect for fans of Anne Perry, Kerry Tombs, Charles Finch and Carol Hedges.
MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Ernest Best is no ordinary detective. As a man of law and order, he works at Scotland Yard in Victorian London — a city of stark contrasts, where the glitter of theatres and elegant homes masks the shadows of grimy docks and crowded streets. Best pieces together elusive clues others overlook, drawing on his mixed Italian and English heritage to navigate the diverse and often divided communities of 19th-century England.
Deeply devoted to his wife Helen and young daughter Lucy Jane, they are his steady anchor amid the turmoil of crime and corruption that surrounds him. Whether pursuing a cunning murderer or uncovering dangerous political conspiracies, Detective Best will stop at nothing to bring the truth to light — no matter the risks.
PRAISE FOR THE INSPECTOR BEST HISTORICAL MYSTERIES:
‘Multilayered, ingeniously plotted, atmospheric and suspenseful, with an appealing hero . . . Lock’s latest Inspector Best novel makes outstanding reading for historical mystery buffs.’ Booklist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Everyone with an interest in police history will know that Joan Lock has written a series of books notable for their perspicacity.’ Peter Lovesey, author of The Last Detective
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of intrigue and suspense. A sit-down and finish book.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love this series of books from Joan Lock.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really enjoyed this series.’
ASIN : B0DJG5WYXC
Publisher : Lume Books Historical Mysteries
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : June 1, 2025
Language : English
File size : 1.9 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 946 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #21,555 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #108 in Crime Action & Adventure #155 in Historical Mysteries (Kindle Store) #168 in Mystery Action Fiction (Kindle Store)
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