A Death at Raven's Roost

Synopsis

A fatal shooting. A mysterious locket. A dangerous truth.London,1889: When a young labourer working on the construction of Tower Bridge is found fatally injured by Traitor's Gate, Scotland Yard turns to amateur detectives Emma Langley and Penny Green for help. Archie Mitchell survives long enough to reach hospital, but takes his secrets to the grave.As Emma and Penny investigate, they uncover a web of suspicious characters: the barmaid who discovered Archie's body, a fellow worker bearing a grudge from a bridge accident, and a local ruffian whose girlfriend recently drowned in the Thames. But when they discover Archie possessed a valuable locket—the case takes an unexpected turn.Was Archie murdered to silence what he witnessed by the riverside? Or did his knowledge of aristocratic secrets seal his fate? With the great Tower Bridge rising in the background, Emma and Penny must navigate the dangerous currents between London's working poor and its privileged elite to catch a killer.Readers love the Emma Langley murder mysteries:‘Hooked me in from the beginning!... I can’t wait to read the next book involving the dynamic crime-solving duo of Emma and Penny!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours. I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book… excellent scene-setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London… Excellent read… can't wait for more!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fabulous introduction to a new Victorian mystery series. Very atmospheric and engaging. I stayed up way too late reading this, trying to solve the mystery before Emma did. Many twists and turns with a satisfying ending, The Whitechapel Widow is grounded in history with the author’s creative storytelling.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing cozy mysteries… I am anxiously awaiting the next book!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The Whitechapel Widow draws readers in with a blend of suspense and rich character development... From the immersive experience the author creates with her depictions of 1888 London to a mystery that leaves the reader guessing enough to keep turning the pages, the author does a great job drawing the reader in from the first page.’ Books and Benches, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Great mystery plot and easy to read - impossible to put down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An excellent first book of a new historical fiction series!… I had a great time reading this!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’So many twists and turns!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐