Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed on 6/21/2012 + 1154 more book reviews

A great historical mystery set in London while the British are at war with Napoleon. There's gentry, actresses, street urchins, politics, rape, murder, the beginnings of scientific thought and forensics applied to crime, family secrets, and a wonderful hero. He's back from the war and jaded, but still believes in honor and justice almost in spite of himself. With plenty of suspects, I was unsure of the killer's identity until the end.

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