An atmospheric story: Murder by Lamplight (Patrice McDonough)

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While Covid is still present and acquiring victims, it is not the first virus to overtake a population. In this historical, British mystery, cholera is the illness that is claiming many victims. And, just as life did not stop for Covid, in this story murder and detection still occur.

I enjoyed the team that were following the clues and trying to find out who was murdering those in London, starting with a member of the clergy. There is a woman, Julia, who is a physician (one of few at that time) and, of course, her counterpart in the police.

The killer needs to be found and before a protagonist is killed. Along the way, readers see much of London life in its period, including places such as the dance halls that were popular.

This book is not a cozy and there is some rather messy killing. However, those who enjoy an atmospheric story with a case to solve may well enjoy this novel. It is the first by this author. I hope that there will be a second before long.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 20 February