The Butcher of Berner Street
Nov 2022 · FelonyandMayhem+ORM
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"Reeve's outstanding third Victorian mystery featuring journalist Leo Stanhope . . . Reeve never makes the amateur sleuthing less than plausible." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Cold-hearted murder." That's what was promised in the anonymous note, and Leo can't resist. He may be a working journalist at last, but it's a precarious gig, and a good story could bring in the readers. What he finds on Berner Street, though, is a dead body that isn't, not to mention a lady wrestler who's quite a bit more. The crowd is angry: They like things cut and dried. But Leo knows all about things that are one thing and also another. He's got a secret himself, and if he's found out, an angry crowd will be the least of his worries. This is Queen Victoria's London, and the courts are not kind to young men who are . . . quite a bit more.
"Intriguing and vivid, an excellent addition to a wonderful series" — The Guardian
"As entertaining a historical mystery as I've read this year" — NB Magazine, UK
"Reeve weaves a strong storyline built on the twin foundations of good characterisation and impeccable research. Victorian London comes alive in his hands. It's dark, dirty, smelly and threatening. It's also endlessly fascinating." — Crime Review
"Cold-hearted murder." That's what was promised in the anonymous note, and Leo can't resist. He may be a working journalist at last, but it's a precarious gig, and a good story could bring in the readers. What he finds on Berner Street, though, is a dead body that isn't, not to mention a lady wrestler who's quite a bit more. The crowd is angry: They like things cut and dried. But Leo knows all about things that are one thing and also another. He's got a secret himself, and if he's found out, an angry crowd will be the least of his worries. This is Queen Victoria's London, and the courts are not kind to young men who are . . . quite a bit more.
"Intriguing and vivid, an excellent addition to a wonderful series" — The Guardian
"As entertaining a historical mystery as I've read this year" — NB Magazine, UK
"Reeve weaves a strong storyline built on the twin foundations of good characterisation and impeccable research. Victorian London comes alive in his hands. It's dark, dirty, smelly and threatening. It's also endlessly fascinating." — Crime Review
"Reeve's outstanding third Victorian mystery featuring journalist Leo Stanhope . . . Reeve never makes the amateur sleuthing less than plausible." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Cold-hearted murder." That's what was promised in the anonymous note, and Leo can't resist. He may be a workin...
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About the author
Alex Reeve lives in Buckinghamshire with his wife and two sons. Having done many jobs, including working in a pub and teaching English as a foreign language in Paris, he is now a university lecturer. His debut novel, Half Moon Street, was the first in a Victorian crime series featuring transgender amateur sleuth Leo Stanhope. His writing focuses on closing the gap between the actual Victorian era and how the period is perceived.
Alex Reeve lives in Buckinghamshire with his wife and two sons. Having done many jobs, including working in a pub and teaching English as a foreign language in Paris, he is now a university lecturer. His debut novel, Half Moon Street, was the first in a Victorian crime series featuring transgende...
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