Daughters of Night
03 March 2022Synopsis
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.
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03 March 2022
9781509880843Reviews
Come for the clever mystery, stay reading late into the night for the vivid, tender portrayal of a world where women are bought, sold and abused, yet fight to retain their vim and dignity. I would gamble what’s left of my virtue on Daughters of Night being the best historical crime novel I will read this yearAntonia Senior, The Times
OutstandingSarah Hughes, The I
Here’s one where the pages turn all by themselves and the plot doesn’t let you goDiane Setterfield, author of Once Upon a River
This is right up with the best of C. J. Sansom and Andrew Taylor . . . A real treat, for readers of literary, detective and historical fictionAmanda Craig, author of The Lie of the Land
