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Murder in the Soho Graveyard: A Riveting Victorian Murder Mystery
A churchyard discovery. A shocking secret. A deadly confrontation.
London, 1890. When the body of a wealthy widow is found in the neglected graveyard of St Anne’s Church, Soho, Emma Langley and Penny Green soon discover her respectable façade concealed a web of bitter enemies.
From a disgraced doctor stripped of his livelihood to a governess whose reputation was destroyed by lies, the victim, Mrs Melbourne, left a trail of devastation in her wake.
Then Mrs Melbourne’s Belgravia mansion is consumed by a mysterious fire. Emma and Penny must race to decipher water-damaged papers salvaged from the ruins that could hold the key to the truth.
But as anonymous threatening letters arrive warning them to abandon their investigation, the friends realise they’re hunting someone who will kill again to protect their secret. In the shadow-filled streets of Victorian London, can Emma and Penny expose the murderer before they become the next victims?
An atmospheric Victorian mystery that takes you from the crumbling graveyards of Soho to the grand squares of Belgravia–and will keep you listening late into the night.
London, 1890. When the body of a wealthy widow is found in the neglected graveyard of St Anne’s Church, Soho, Emma Langley and Penny Green soon discover her respectable façade concealed a web of bitter enemies.
From a disgraced doctor stripped of his livelihood to a governess whose reputation was destroyed by lies, the victim, Mrs Melbourne, left a trail of devastation in her wake.
Then Mrs Melbourne’s Belgravia mansion is consumed by a mysterious fire. Emma and Penny must race to decipher water-damaged papers salvaged from the ruins that could hold the key to the truth.
But as anonymous threatening letters arrive warning them to abandon their investigation, the friends realise they’re hunting someone who will kill again to protect their secret. In the shadow-filled streets of Victorian London, can Emma and Penny expose the murderer before they become the next victims?
An atmospheric Victorian mystery that takes you from the crumbling graveyards of Soho to the grand squares of Belgravia–and will keep you listening late into the night.
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Published September 25, 2025
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Emily Organ
72 books653 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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September 25, 2025
Murder in the Soho Graveyard by Emily Organ delivers a compelling mix of intrigue, Victorian London ambience, and the dynamic partnership of Emma and Penny. From its chilling discovery in a neglected graveyard to the unraveling of hidden motives, this entry kept me turning pages—and often lingering over its atmospheric details.
What I loved:
Setting & Atmosphere: The grime and flicker of 19th century London are evoked with care. Organ brings to life the decaying graveyard, dim alleys, and grand homes alike, making you feel you’re walking alongside Emma and Penny through gaslit streets.
Strong Protagonists: Emma and Penny’s camaraderie is one of the book’s greatest strengths. Emma’s gentler instincts and sharp observations balance nicely with Penny’s boldness and journalistic drive. Their dynamic is believable—they have vulnerabilities, doubts, and the occasional misstep, but their loyalty and intelligence shine through.
Twists & Suspects: The murder of Mrs. Melbourne yields a cast of suspects with credible motives. The plot offers unexpected turns, water-damaged clues, anonymous threats, and real tension as secrets unravel.
What held me back from five stars:
Occasional pacing dips: The momentum is strong for much of the book, but there are parts where the narrative slows, delving into background or dialogue that could’ve been trimmed without losing impact.
Underdeveloped threads: Some subplots and characters felt like they deserved more space—particularly the fire at Mrs. Melbourne’s mansion, which doesn’t receive as much resolution as I expected.
Clues a bit hidden: While the reveal was satisfying, I suspected the culprit earlier than I liked. Some of the hints were too subtle or buried, which made spotting the full motive a little more challenging than I prefer.
In sum, Murder in the Soho Graveyard is a strong addition to the Emma Langley series. It combines historical texture, emotional nuance, and a smart mystery. I’d happily read more from this duo and look forward to seeing how Organ deepens her plots and character arcs in future instalments.
My thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
What I loved:
Setting & Atmosphere: The grime and flicker of 19th century London are evoked with care. Organ brings to life the decaying graveyard, dim alleys, and grand homes alike, making you feel you’re walking alongside Emma and Penny through gaslit streets.
Strong Protagonists: Emma and Penny’s camaraderie is one of the book’s greatest strengths. Emma’s gentler instincts and sharp observations balance nicely with Penny’s boldness and journalistic drive. Their dynamic is believable—they have vulnerabilities, doubts, and the occasional misstep, but their loyalty and intelligence shine through.
Twists & Suspects: The murder of Mrs. Melbourne yields a cast of suspects with credible motives. The plot offers unexpected turns, water-damaged clues, anonymous threats, and real tension as secrets unravel.
What held me back from five stars:
Occasional pacing dips: The momentum is strong for much of the book, but there are parts where the narrative slows, delving into background or dialogue that could’ve been trimmed without losing impact.
Underdeveloped threads: Some subplots and characters felt like they deserved more space—particularly the fire at Mrs. Melbourne’s mansion, which doesn’t receive as much resolution as I expected.
Clues a bit hidden: While the reveal was satisfying, I suspected the culprit earlier than I liked. Some of the hints were too subtle or buried, which made spotting the full motive a little more challenging than I prefer.
In sum, Murder in the Soho Graveyard is a strong addition to the Emma Langley series. It combines historical texture, emotional nuance, and a smart mystery. I’d happily read more from this duo and look forward to seeing how Organ deepens her plots and character arcs in future instalments.
My thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
September 22, 2025
Set in London at the end of nineteenth century, the body of a wealthy widow is found in a neglected Soho graveyard, it soon comes to light that she was not the respectable widow she seemed to be, but had many enemies. A disgraced doctor, a respectable governess ruined by lies amongst others. Then her mansion is set on fire. Penny and Emma are determined to discover the truth but this puts them in danger and they must either solve the murder or become the murderer’s next victims.
Although I have not read the others in this series I was able to enjoy this as a stand alone. My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc.
Although I have not read the others in this series I was able to enjoy this as a stand alone. My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc.
October 6, 2025
I’m enjoying this series with Emma Langley and Penny Blakely, two women who love solving a mystery. Penny has to juggle family life with wanting to have some stimulation in her life. Emma is a young widow who is a piano teacher. The two women aren’t afraid to ask questions and to go to places that are dangerous. This murder mystery was very engaging, there were plenty of secrets to uncover and a number of possible suspects. I look at to reading the next in the series.
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