Murder In The East End
By (Author) Jennifer Ashley
Penguin Putnam Inc
Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
4th November 2020
United States
General
Fiction
813.6
Paperback
320
Width 132mm, Height 203mm
The fourth Victorian murder mystery in the Kat Holloway series from the New York Times bestselling author of Death in Kew Gardens. A new upstairs, downstairs Victorian murder mystery in the Kat Holloway series from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofDeath in Kew Gardens. When young cook Kat Holloway learns that the children of London's Foundling Hospital are mysteriously disappearing and one of their nurses has been murdered, she can't turn away.She enlists the help ofher charming and enigmatic confidantDaniel McAdam, who has ties to Scotland Yard,and Errol Fielding, a disreputable man from Daniel's troubled past, to bring the killer to justice. Their investigation takes them from the grandeur of Mayfair to the slums of the East End, during which Kat learns more about Daniel and his circumstances than she ever could have imagined.
[A]s always, Jennifer Ashley writes a well-written and page-turning novel.
Fresh Fiction
"The style is pitch-perfect, with varying and authentically voiced dialog combined with well-balanced description and consistent perspective. Ashleys fans will be pleased, but its also highly recommended to new readers fond of Victorian settings and multilayered mystery."
Historical Novel Review
"Jennifer Ashley definitely has a fan in me and I can't wait to read more in this series."
Robin Loves Reading
"This was an exciting, unputdownable read and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You certainly cannot go wrong when you have such engaging characters solving such intriguing mysteries."
Flippin' Pages
"Murder in the East Endis another winning entre in an enthralling historical mystery series."
Criminal Element
This series remains excellent: emotional and nuanced, with layers upon layers of resonance in how the characters care for one another.
Smart Bitches Trashy Books
[F]ull of endearing characters and wonderful atmospheric Victorian England setting."
Open Book Society
Murder in the East Endhas a beautiful mix of suspense and romance that leaves a mark long after the story ends.
Feathered Quill Book Review
More praise for the Below Stairs Mysteries
"This is one of my favorite new series. Ashley writes exquisite historical romance and equally marvelous mysteries."
The Washington Post
"A top-notch new series that deftly demonstrates Ashley's mastery of historical mysteries by delivering an impeccably researched setting, a fascinating protagonist with an intriguing past, and lively writing seasoned with just the right measure of dry wit."
Booklist
"An exceptional series launch...Readers will look forward to this fascinating lead's future endeavors."
Publishers Weekly(starred review)
"A smart and suspenseful read,Death Below Stairsis a fun series launch that will leave you wanting more."
Bustle
Jennifer Ashley is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Below Stairs Mysteries, the Shifters Unbound paranormal romances, and the Mackenzies historical romances. She also writes as USA Today bestselling mystery author Ashley Gardner. Jennifer lives in the Southwest with her husband and cats, and she spends most of her time in the wonderful worlds of her stories.