'Eliza is a brilliantly feisty and tenacious teenage detective. It was a pleasure to immerse myself in her world' Priscilla Morris, author of Black Butterflies

'A detective you'll love and a mystery you'll want to solve' Louise Davidson, author of The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond

'A must-read for fans of both literary fiction and historical detective novels. The characters are well drawn and the clues are cleverly laid. For Eliza Mace, only sixteen years old, the stakes are high and the game is afoot...' Laura Shepperson, author of The Heroines

‘A first-rate historical mystery with a spirited and compelling sleuth' Katherine Stansfield, author of Falling Creatures

‘An atmospheric novel of intrigue, with likeable characters and a captivating setting that immerses the reader in the Victorian era. A thoroughly enjoyable mystery’ Joanne Burns, author of The Hemlock Cure

'If you love mystery, strong characters and dark English settings, this is the book for you' Medium

'A classy origin story for a series that will no doubt be entertaining, but also carry a political edge... For fans of Victorian detective series, this is highly recommended' Historical Novel Society