A gripping mystery with a compelling heroine and just the right touch of romance.- KirkusĪudrey Rose Wadsworth prefers breeches to ball gowns, autopsies to afternoon tea, and scalpels to knitting needles. This dark, gothic landscape is peopled with nuanced, diverse characters who keep readers enthralled. Plenty of red herrings, a conspicuous absence of blood, and a developing romance make this a must-read.Īudrey Rose is a witty, resourceful feminist who refuses to bow to Victorian-era gender norms. A must-have.- School Library Journal (*starred review*)Ī #1 New York Times Bestseller from its first week!Īn entertaining debut full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of historical fiction and mystery.Īudrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules.This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance.Īudrey Rose is a smart, fearless, and progressive heroine. *This audiobook has everything: a true-life tale that has intrigued readers for 100-plus years, a young woman who balks at the constraints put upon women during the Victorian era, a marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery, and a narrator who brings you down into Spitalfields as Jack the Ripper earns his name.
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