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Marianne Starr #3
The Murdering Ghost
The urchins of Victorian London say that a ghost is murdering young women …
Maybe it wouldn’t matter on the chaotic and dingy streets – but these victims are respectable ladies, and when the Chief Inspector asks questions, he’s transferred out of the way.
Marianne Starr is asking questions, too. One of the victims was her friend. Asking the wrong questions puts her in the firing line and suddenly she’s on the run, hiding out in the very worst rookeries, and the only way to return to her normal life is to expose the truth behind the murdering ghost.
But the truth behind the murderer also reveals some dangerous facts about her dead friend, too, and calls into question everything she thought she knew about women, society and justice.
There is one thing more powerful than justice. And that’s money. Marianne has neither. How can she avenge her friend’s death – and with her surprising past revealed, does she even want to?
Maybe it wouldn’t matter on the chaotic and dingy streets – but these victims are respectable ladies, and when the Chief Inspector asks questions, he’s transferred out of the way.
Marianne Starr is asking questions, too. One of the victims was her friend. Asking the wrong questions puts her in the firing line and suddenly she’s on the run, hiding out in the very worst rookeries, and the only way to return to her normal life is to expose the truth behind the murdering ghost.
But the truth behind the murderer also reveals some dangerous facts about her dead friend, too, and calls into question everything she thought she knew about women, society and justice.
There is one thing more powerful than justice. And that’s money. Marianne has neither. How can she avenge her friend’s death – and with her surprising past revealed, does she even want to?
271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 2, 2019
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February 9, 2019
I really enjoyed this book and also the two prior books in this series. I do hope that there will be more in the books with Marianne & the whole cast of characters.
I read all three books in order and the latest was my favorite. I loved all the characters and how Marianne was changed by her experiences. She has a new prospective on things and I would like to see that explored in the next book. Also, I am a woman and a romantic so I was a little disappointed that what I thought might be a romance turned not to be, but the intro
of a perhaps more compatible hero is exciting. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable series. Kat
I read all three books in order and the latest was my favorite. I loved all the characters and how Marianne was changed by her experiences. She has a new prospective on things and I would like to see that explored in the next book. Also, I am a woman and a romantic so I was a little disappointed that what I thought might be a romance turned not to be, but the intro
of a perhaps more compatible hero is exciting. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable series. Kat
January 25, 2019
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and well thought out. I enjoyed how the author was able to mix historical facts along with fiction. I am looking forward to reading more books about Marianne Starr and her investigations. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a really good cozy mystery.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and well thought out. I enjoyed how the author was able to mix historical facts along with fiction. I am looking forward to reading more books about Marianne Starr and her investigations. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a really good cozy mystery.
January 16, 2019
An elephant has a long memory and by virtue of it's trunk, a very long reach.
In the underworld this can apply in a variety of ways.
This story is one of murder.....and courage
Well written with characters that stand out
In the underworld this can apply in a variety of ways.
This story is one of murder.....and courage
Well written with characters that stand out
February 22, 2019
Excellent
I want a sequel ! Having just met these characters, I can't bear to see them go. Book is rich with historical detail that enhances the story. I am not sure why it is described as a light mystery, it has sufficient depth to be engrossing.
I want a sequel ! Having just met these characters, I can't bear to see them go. Book is rich with historical detail that enhances the story. I am not sure why it is described as a light mystery, it has sufficient depth to be engrossing.
December 26, 2020
Wonderful series
I enjoyed all 3 books so much. I love stories set in Victorian times. The characters are great, the stories are original and engaging. I hope many more books are written
I enjoyed all 3 books so much. I love stories set in Victorian times. The characters are great, the stories are original and engaging. I hope many more books are written
December 19, 2019
Entertaining historical mystery
I liked Marianne and the other characters were interesting. The mystery was good, as was the setting. It was an enjoyable, easy read.
I liked Marianne and the other characters were interesting. The mystery was good, as was the setting. It was an enjoyable, easy read.
February 27, 2020
Wonderfully written
I enjoyed the whole series. Suspenseful and entertaining as well as informative regarding the time period. Looking forward to more selections from this writer.
I enjoyed the whole series. Suspenseful and entertaining as well as informative regarding the time period. Looking forward to more selections from this writer.
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