The Camden Killer: a page-turning Victorian murder-mystery with a twist that will keep you guessing

by Jacqueline Beard

A woman dies in Camden town, another in Bloomsbury… Retired private detectives Lawrence and Violet Harpham are back in the capital for sightseeing and relaxation. But Lawrence becomes increasingly isolated when artist Walter Sickert befriends Violet, acting as a mentor for her new hobby. Bored and with nothing better to do, Lawrence delves into the recent murder of Emily Dimmock. But Emily was not the only woman to die under mysterious circumstances. As Lawrence discovers more suspicious deaths, an old enemy returns, threatening the lives of all he holds dear. Meanwhile, the killer is moving in and will stop at nothing to fulfil his destiny. Can Lawrence unmask him before others die? Fans of Andrea Penrose, Emily Organ and Irina Shapiro will enjoy this intricately plotted murder mystery set in Edwardian London. Based on true crimes.

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 13, 2024

About the author

Jacqueline lives in Gloucestershire with her husband, son & delinquent border terrier.

She spends her free time writing, researching her extensive East Anglian Family History and rambling through Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside with border terrier in tow.

Reviews

[jerry Cursons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent story involving Lawrence Harpham and vilot. Set in North London's Camden town prodomely with a second mystery in bury st edmunds. Vilot's brother and sisters in law Aurora and niece Luna. And old adversaries. The main story is full of unexpected twists and turns and character just as you would expect from jacqueline. A believable conclusion to the Camden murder's which are based on true historical crime which happen in early 1900's. Hopefully they will be another book following up what happened to Aurora and Luna as well as Lawrence and vilot daughter Daisy.
Looking forward to reading more books from this excellent author.

[Melanie Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

The eighth in the series, this novel doesn't disappoint.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

1909 The Harphams are in London and Violet meets artist Walter Sickert. Being bored Lawrence starts to investigate the death of several females, the first from 1903. Meanwhile Francis Farrow has returned, asking for forgiveness as he is dying, or so he says.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.