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Augusta Peel #4
The Tower Bridge Murder
A baffling murder and a missing detective.
When the body of a young woman is found on Tower Bridge, former spy Augusta Peel expects Scotland Yard to call on her for help.
But no call comes.
Meanwhile, Augusta is preoccupied with the success of her Bloomsbury bookshop. It’s doing so well that a rival establishment is losing customers. When the rival shop seeks revenge, Augusta must fight to protect her livelihood.
But as the Tower Bridge murder case stalls, Augusta feels sure her sleuthing skills can help. The trouble is, no one’s seen her friend Detective Inspector Fisher for some time. And it’s not long before Augusta discovers he’s completely disappeared…
When the body of a young woman is found on Tower Bridge, former spy Augusta Peel expects Scotland Yard to call on her for help.
But no call comes.
Meanwhile, Augusta is preoccupied with the success of her Bloomsbury bookshop. It’s doing so well that a rival establishment is losing customers. When the rival shop seeks revenge, Augusta must fight to protect her livelihood.
But as the Tower Bridge murder case stalls, Augusta feels sure her sleuthing skills can help. The trouble is, no one’s seen her friend Detective Inspector Fisher for some time. And it’s not long before Augusta discovers he’s completely disappeared…
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 28, 2023
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Emily Organ
72 books654 followersEmily Organ is the author of over thirty historical cozy mysteries set in Victorian and 1920s England. Her bestselling series include the Penny Green Victorian Mysteries, the Augusta Peel Mysteries, and her newest Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries, in which a plucky widow teams up with former reporter Penny Green. She also writes the Churchill & Pemberley cozy mysteries, featuring two spirited senior sleuths. Emily’s books combine warmth, wit, and a love of history, inspired by her fascination with London’s past.
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July 16, 2023
Emily Organ has produced another charming, enjoyable read. Her work is well thought out, with likeable characters, interesting settings in historic London and a few unexpected plot twists. The world she presents to the reader is one that is simple, homey and old fashioned and nostalgic. One of my favorite authors.
June 30, 2023
Now, this was a story full of mysteries, some of them hitting quite close to home. Like, where is Inspector Fisher? Who is targeting Augusta's bookstore?
But, of course, there is also murder! A young woman who was living with a well-known crook who also has a temper. But was his common-law husband the one who killed her? Or is something else going on? Has his job (or his boss) something to do with this crime?
This is a fantastic read, fun, intriguing, and very well plotted that kept me on my toes until the end. Another great addition to this series :D
But, of course, there is also murder! A young woman who was living with a well-known crook who also has a temper. But was his common-law husband the one who killed her? Or is something else going on? Has his job (or his boss) something to do with this crime?
This is a fantastic read, fun, intriguing, and very well plotted that kept me on my toes until the end. Another great addition to this series :D
March 12, 2025
It was ok, it was entertaining but we dont really see the investigation per se? like how did they take down the criminal? they didnt have any evidence and then its like oh he was arrested.
April 2, 2024
I wondered what the author was going to do about the dashing but married detective inspector, and now we know. Cute series, very easy read.
January 1, 2025
There is a bit of a disconnect here. At least, that was what I thought about the relationship between Sir Charles and the gang of vicious thieves that do his bidding. What was the back story here? How'd two different groups of people from very delineated worlds intersect, much less form a criminal gang? Even criminals must have formed some common sort of bond to keep them together even on such unequal terms. As for Sir Charles, what was his motive in running such a criminal enterprise aside from having a criminal mind, that is? Though there are other things going here were enough to keep me reading, given that this is a series, this one failed to make the grade.
September 6, 2023
[Mild Spoilers]
This is the fourth installment of the Augusta Peel series and my favorite one thus far. Although all the books in the series have been quite good. The cozy approach to writing and the likable, genuine characters of the story work quite well. I like how Ms. Organ carefully weaves the side story with the main plot. In this book, I did guess the murderer; however, I wasn't sure if I was accurate since there were several twists and turns along the way.
The characters are one of the most appealing aspects of the Augusta Peel stories. I love Augusta's interaction with Lady Hereford and, of course, her pet bird, Sparky. The dashing Philip Fisher and the bookshop assistant, Fred, are two amiable characters who interact with Ms. Peel. I am still interested in how Augusta's background will unfold. And while Ms. Organ has placed little clues along the way, her background, particularly during the war, is still quite mystifying.
This is the fourth installment of the Augusta Peel series and my favorite one thus far. Although all the books in the series have been quite good. The cozy approach to writing and the likable, genuine characters of the story work quite well. I like how Ms. Organ carefully weaves the side story with the main plot. In this book, I did guess the murderer; however, I wasn't sure if I was accurate since there were several twists and turns along the way.
The characters are one of the most appealing aspects of the Augusta Peel stories. I love Augusta's interaction with Lady Hereford and, of course, her pet bird, Sparky. The dashing Philip Fisher and the bookshop assistant, Fred, are two amiable characters who interact with Ms. Peel. I am still interested in how Augusta's background will unfold. And while Ms. Organ has placed little clues along the way, her background, particularly during the war, is still quite mystifying.
August 6, 2023
I’d been looking forward to this latest book in the Augusta Peel series and I wasn’t disappointed. I enjoyed it very much especially because there was more than just one mystery. First Augusta has to contend with a vindictive bookstore owner who insists Augusta’s bookstore is taking away his business and is determined to shut her down.
In the death of a young woman found on the Tower Bridge, the police are focused on one person, who although a likely suspect, insists he’s not the killer. Augusta assumes Scotland Yard Inspector Fisher will be calling on her assistance as she’s helped solve other cases in the past. But when she doesn’t hear from him, she’s concerned that not only is he missing, no one seems to know where he’s gone and when or if he’s returning.
Another excellent mystery from Emily Organ.
In the death of a young woman found on the Tower Bridge, the police are focused on one person, who although a likely suspect, insists he’s not the killer. Augusta assumes Scotland Yard Inspector Fisher will be calling on her assistance as she’s helped solve other cases in the past. But when she doesn’t hear from him, she’s concerned that not only is he missing, no one seems to know where he’s gone and when or if he’s returning.
Another excellent mystery from Emily Organ.
February 14, 2024
Timewarp murder mysteries with a twist
Augusta is feeling out of sorts in her humdrum bookshop as Detective Inspector Fisher hasn't called on her for a few months.
When a young woman is murdered on Tower Bridge, she's surprised he doesn't call upon her, and when she calls upon him to offer assistance, it appears that he is missing.
She is a determined lady, and she decides to follow her instincts and look into the case in case he returns. Meanwhile, she's having a bit of trouble with the new owner of Websters bookshop, who has decided to try and force her to move as he states, "she's deliberately under cutting him". Fred has a plan to find evidence, and having friends in high places certainly can help.
Augusta is feeling out of sorts in her humdrum bookshop as Detective Inspector Fisher hasn't called on her for a few months.
When a young woman is murdered on Tower Bridge, she's surprised he doesn't call upon her, and when she calls upon him to offer assistance, it appears that he is missing.
She is a determined lady, and she decides to follow her instincts and look into the case in case he returns. Meanwhile, she's having a bit of trouble with the new owner of Websters bookshop, who has decided to try and force her to move as he states, "she's deliberately under cutting him". Fred has a plan to find evidence, and having friends in high places certainly can help.
June 30, 2023
I was so happy to see another book by Emily Organ! She's absolutely at the top of my favorite author list.
And for sure, this new Augusta Peel book was really quite good.
DI Fisher disappears, and when no one knows where he is, she becomes very worried. There's a murder to be solved and Augusta needs his help.
A young woman at the beginning of the story takes a new job, but she doesn't seem to fit anywhere into this story.
There are quite a few twists and turns here and the police are having a hard time trying to figure out who murdered a young lady on Tower Bridge. Lots of suspects pop up, but no one can definitively be said to have murdered her.
I think this was a great mystery and I absolutely loved the ending. It's a twist! I received an ARC of this book and I am leaving my voluntary review.
And for sure, this new Augusta Peel book was really quite good.
DI Fisher disappears, and when no one knows where he is, she becomes very worried. There's a murder to be solved and Augusta needs his help.
A young woman at the beginning of the story takes a new job, but she doesn't seem to fit anywhere into this story.
There are quite a few twists and turns here and the police are having a hard time trying to figure out who murdered a young lady on Tower Bridge. Lots of suspects pop up, but no one can definitively be said to have murdered her.
I think this was a great mystery and I absolutely loved the ending. It's a twist! I received an ARC of this book and I am leaving my voluntary review.
June 30, 2023
This is the fourth book in the Augusta Peel mystery series. Augusta and her new shop assistant run a second-hand bookstore, but are being harassed by the owner of a bigger nearby bookstore. This subplot is as interesting as the main "murder on the bridge" plot. And then there is the mystery of the disappearance her Scotland Yard Chief Inspector friend, whom she has helped with previous murder inquiries.
I like the way the author has slowly introduced each character in the story and then woven them together into the plot. I did not guess the culprit. But Sparky the canary is as cute as ever.
Another very enjoyable read from Emily Organ!
I like the way the author has slowly introduced each character in the story and then woven them together into the plot. I did not guess the culprit. But Sparky the canary is as cute as ever.
Another very enjoyable read from Emily Organ!
November 16, 2023
When a young woman is murdered on a rainy night Augusta wonders what she was doing on Tower Bridge on that night. She expects to learn more from DI Fisher but he is MIA. When he returns it becomes clear that known gang members are somehow involved. Along with this Augusta is dealing with a local bookseller who thinks she is 'stealing' his customers. He tries sabotaging her business and she does something unexpected.
This is a fun read, but you can easily deduce what happened early in, but the head of the gang is a surprise
This is a fun read, but you can easily deduce what happened early in, but the head of the gang is a surprise
August 12, 2025
Tower Bridge Murder
Augusta and Philip solve the murder of the death of a woman that fell from Tower Bridge. Several side issues - a prominent business owner who heads up a burglary ring of thieves; vandalism to Augusta’s bookstore by another bookstore owner; Augusta gets attacked by a woman; Philip’s silence since the last murder they solved is looked into by Augusta; Philip has a life changing event happen. I enjoy the history at the end that this author includes about the places she writes about in the book. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
Augusta and Philip solve the murder of the death of a woman that fell from Tower Bridge. Several side issues - a prominent business owner who heads up a burglary ring of thieves; vandalism to Augusta’s bookstore by another bookstore owner; Augusta gets attacked by a woman; Philip’s silence since the last murder they solved is looked into by Augusta; Philip has a life changing event happen. I enjoy the history at the end that this author includes about the places she writes about in the book. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
August 13, 2025
delightful
I absolutely love Emily Organ’s Augusta Peel series. The rapport between her characters, dated as it is, is so very enjoyable. Augusta and her friend DI Philip travel down trails that the police and/or other Scotland Yard inspectors overlook. There are lots of possible perpetrators as they try to identify a murderer and a group of thieves. I had inklings of the outcome, and was happy that I was at least partly right. I highly recommend this series. I’m sure you will enjoy it if you like light mystery books.
I absolutely love Emily Organ’s Augusta Peel series. The rapport between her characters, dated as it is, is so very enjoyable. Augusta and her friend DI Philip travel down trails that the police and/or other Scotland Yard inspectors overlook. There are lots of possible perpetrators as they try to identify a murderer and a group of thieves. I had inklings of the outcome, and was happy that I was at least partly right. I highly recommend this series. I’m sure you will enjoy it if you like light mystery books.
July 5, 2023
So pleased to have August Peel back. The post-WW2 setting and Mrs Peel being an older, more mature sleuth make for different reading from my usual 1920s landed gentry cosy mysteries. As always it's a solid mystery with different strands that tie up neatly at the end. The usual cast of characters are present, and their relationships continue to develop. Hopefully we get more Mrs Peel soon as this is one series I genuinely enjoy.
September 2, 2023
I really enjoy Emily Organ's Augusta Peel mysteries! The Tower Bridge Murder finds Augusta searching for a missing girl who is a possible witness to the murder of another young woman on the Tower Bridge, as well as dealing with a fellow bookshop owner who resents her presence in the neighborhood. Assisting her friend Detective Inspector Philip Fisher, she's on the case in pursuit of the truth - a quick read and a fun mystery to solve along with our heroine! A+
July 30, 2025
This is the first of the Augusta Peel books that I've read, but it won't be the last! I enjoyed the character of Augusta and her relationship with her policeman friend Philip. They seem to make a good crime solving pair and there might also be a chance of romance in the future. The story is a good one with some twists and the pace is fast - this is a quick read and an enjoyable one. No cliff hangers, a complete story and G-rated for those who want to know these things.
July 3, 2023
Glad Emily Organ continued this series.
I like the character of Augusta Peel. She’s not as well fleshed out as some of the other heroines in the mysteries of this era, but I’m hoping this will come in time. I also like the relationship she has with Philip, even if the romance is one sided. I see that there is hope in the future.
I will continue to read this series.
I like the character of Augusta Peel. She’s not as well fleshed out as some of the other heroines in the mysteries of this era, but I’m hoping this will come in time. I also like the relationship she has with Philip, even if the romance is one sided. I see that there is hope in the future.
I will continue to read this series.
July 3, 2023
The book set in Edwardian London recreates the grim life of the lowest rungs of the society. It paints a realistic picture of double identities and impersonation at different levels. The characters come alive so beautifully. The plot meanders through various twists and turns never allowing even a moment for the reader to lose interest.
August 7, 2023
good read
This book lived up to the previous ones in this series. The characters are developing and it should be fun to continue with the next books.
My one semi-negative comment would be if one checks the numbers of pages in the 4 books, the length of the books keeps getting shorter. Not sure why this is….
This book lived up to the previous ones in this series. The characters are developing and it should be fun to continue with the next books.
My one semi-negative comment would be if one checks the numbers of pages in the 4 books, the length of the books keeps getting shorter. Not sure why this is….
August 16, 2023
One of her best
I’ve enjoyed Emily Organ’s book for years, and this one certainly doesn’t disappoint.
In fact, for me, it is one of her best - if not the best.
It’s so hard to review “The Tower Bridge Murder” without referring to some of its narrative complexity, so I’ll just end this here - and say I highly recommend it- and, in fact, all of the August Peel books.
I’ve enjoyed Emily Organ’s book for years, and this one certainly doesn’t disappoint.
In fact, for me, it is one of her best - if not the best.
It’s so hard to review “The Tower Bridge Murder” without referring to some of its narrative complexity, so I’ll just end this here - and say I highly recommend it- and, in fact, all of the August Peel books.
January 15, 2024
ANOTHER SURPRISE ENDING!
Augusta Peel has her second-hand book shop up and running. As the days go by there is a murder on Tower Bridge. At this point the story gets more interesting as someone is questioned about the murder and more names and more people become involved in nefarious deeds. Augusta is drawn into the mystery of who killed the woman and why.
Augusta Peel has her second-hand book shop up and running. As the days go by there is a murder on Tower Bridge. At this point the story gets more interesting as someone is questioned about the murder and more names and more people become involved in nefarious deeds. Augusta is drawn into the mystery of who killed the woman and why.
July 2, 2023
Clever and fun!
Quite a good tale. Cleverly takes the reader on the same twists and turns as the police and Augusta. The hint of something more than friendship between Augusta and her police friend is just that – a hint.
Fun, entertaining characters.
Quite a good tale. Cleverly takes the reader on the same twists and turns as the police and Augusta. The hint of something more than friendship between Augusta and her police friend is just that – a hint.
Fun, entertaining characters.
July 13, 2023
Most enjoyable
The Tower Bridge Murder is several mysteries in one exciting plot that contains a great ending. The writing is excellent, and the characters very engaging. It's going to be hard to wait for the next book in the series.
The Tower Bridge Murder is several mysteries in one exciting plot that contains a great ending. The writing is excellent, and the characters very engaging. It's going to be hard to wait for the next book in the series.
July 16, 2023
Great Ending!
I am enjoying this series very much. I love the UK period between the wars and there are several mystery writers to enjoy, but your books are well written and your attention to detail excellent. I really like the historical note as well. Looking forward to more.
I am enjoying this series very much. I love the UK period between the wars and there are several mystery writers to enjoy, but your books are well written and your attention to detail excellent. I really like the historical note as well. Looking forward to more.
April 20, 2024
Great series
I am thoroughly enjoying this series of period mysteries. I love a female hero and how her mind works. I'm not sure a male author would do as well with the subtle nuances of the female mind.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series of period mysteries. I love a female hero and how her mind works. I'm not sure a male author would do as well with the subtle nuances of the female mind.
July 19, 2024
The Augusta Peel series by Emily Organ are one of my favourite reads. The Tower Bridge Murder is an enjoyable read with a good plot and as usual twists along the way. As always the books are well written with a good feel for the period.
July 31, 2024
Unexplained death from Tower Bridge
First off I like reading stories in locations I have visited! I feel more connected to the characters and storyline. Augusta is fighting on two fronts and without Phillip this time. Thank goodness for Fred and Lady Hereford!
First off I like reading stories in locations I have visited! I feel more connected to the characters and storyline. Augusta is fighting on two fronts and without Phillip this time. Thank goodness for Fred and Lady Hereford!
October 8, 2024
Vintage 1920's
I'm hooked on Emily Organ's writing. While going about my day, I wonder what Augusta Peel is up to. Once I finish this series, I will start another of Emily's series. I appreciate excellent writing, storytelling, and great editing.
I'm hooked on Emily Organ's writing. While going about my day, I wonder what Augusta Peel is up to. Once I finish this series, I will start another of Emily's series. I appreciate excellent writing, storytelling, and great editing.
August 17, 2025
I've enjoted this series and perhaps this one is the best so far. DI Fisher goes missing dor awhile during the murder of the title. Augusta faces some real dangers. I especially like the 'Historical Note' at the end of each book which puts the story's locale in context.
June 28, 2023
Another delightful, exciting, and tense mystery in this first-class series. Ms. Peel will poke and prod until she gets the mysteries solved. Highly Recommended.
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