The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep is the third book in the Blackfriars Lane series and a definite must read if you love inspirational historical romance with a little suspense thrown in.
Kit Forge keeps herself busy with her job as a detective while also being a wife and a mom. Sometimes she struggles to do them all well especially her relationship with her husband.
Her husband Jackson seems to barely notice because he is too busy as the new chief inspector trying to learn his job and trying to fix all of the problems that were left by the former police chief.
When Kit and Jackson take on a case together to find a missing child they both become too emotionally involved and endanger their daughter in the process. Now will they finally learn what their limits are and what is really important?
I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more books by this author in the future.

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The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane is another wonderful addition to this series by Michelle Griep. Kit and Jackson are embarking on life as parents and their new work roles, with Kit starting a detective agency with her father and Jackson rising to Chief Inspector at the police station. The plot quickly heats up with mysterious and dangerous cases coming forward for the detective agency as well as the police department. I appreciated the author’s insight into the conflicting feelings of each character as they face e1ch new challenge in their battles against evil. Secondary characters, Charles and Martha, both add some good solid characters and show readers the importance of deeply loyal friendships. This well written story keeps the characters on their toes, thereby making it an action packed edge of your seat story for the reader. Historical notes at the conclusion of the book provide background information that enhances the story more for the reader. I highly recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction and even to those who just enjoy a good action plot or mystery/suspense plot.

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A fun book to read and the lingo is refreshing because the book dates back to London of 1887. “Oy, What a day.” I, unfortunately couldn’t finish it completely as I am in the middle of intense work training with not much rest. Sorry. “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” It’s great that Kit opens a sleuthing company with her father, who by the way advice she should heed. And her husband, Jack has a full time job running the police London station. I feel for him because he has to deal with a new hiree who is not accommodating to his tasks given. You won’t be disappointed with what happens next in this story. It’s book three of The Thief of Blackfriars Lane and The Bride of Blackfriars Lane with a reminder to wait on God. I received this book for free from Celebrate Lit Tour and the opinions I express are honest and my own.
“After all, ’tis not the job that provides their needs but the gracious God above what does.” All quotes from book.

What a journey it has been following Kit’s growth from organized thief to wife to mother! This novel explores a lot of struggles working moms have – that of balancing the demands of a job with the demands of motherhood. I thought Kit’s maturity in this novel shone and I loved how her emotional struggle was realistically written. The twists and turns of mystery kept me on the edge of my seat and I often found myself wishing I could ignore my own job and my own kids (only half kidding) to read more! I did find myself a little uncomfortable with the idea that Kit’s baby might be in danger (I have young kids), but other than that, I thought the book was wonderful from start to finish! With her trademark quirks, including a pet armadillo and a sweaty round assistant, Michelle Griep once again pens a delightful novel that took me on a wondrously crazy journey and concluded beautifully. Recommended to other lovers of historical fiction! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane is the eleventh book by Michelle Grief that I’ve read and reviewed. Needless to say, but I will, I enjoy her writing style and her gift of storytelling.
Set in 1887 London, I was taken through the sometimes dark and sinister streets of this city where muggings and crime were frequently present. Kit Forge was a force to be reckoned with and she has just opened an enquiry agency with her dad as partner. Kit is very strong willed and they often disagree about which cases to take. Kit’s husband Jackson is the new chief inspector in a busy London station. He opens the door of his office to find everything in disarray left over from the previous inspector. He has a two week period to get everything in order and a report on the superintendent’s desk or he’ll lose his job. But crime and demands from all directions thwarts his progress.
Kit and Jackson face dangerous and conflicting cases or do they? Could they possibly intersect? This story had heart stopping danger, intrigue, murder, bombs and greed. It also had family, love and strong faith with prayer seeking God’s will. All these elements came together for an entertaining and time well spent reading adventure for this girl. An interesting side note, Kit and Jackson had a pet armadillo in their home named Brooks!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit but was not required to write a review.

The Sleuth of Blackfrairs Lane by Michelle Griep.

What a phenomenal follow up to The Thief of Blackfrairs Lane and The Bride of Blackfrairs Lane. I have had the honor of reading all three books and not once have I been disappointed. A steadfast hero and a precocious heroine join forces to fight crime while trying not to fight each other. Now there is a baby in the mix and poor Kit can’t seem to settle down to be a mother. Fighting crime and bringing justice to the victims of London is her mission in life.
I have always felt a bit of a kindred bond with Kit—when she see innocence being threatened, she goes to work on behalf of the victim. And her husband, Jackson, always seems to be right there to aide while bringing things back into perspective for Kit.

I would recommend that if you like historical fiction with plenty of mystery and a bit of comedy, that you pick up a copy of The Sleuth of Blackfrairs Lane now.

This is the third book in the series. I have to state that I'm fond of this series and this book was so much fun! I was thrilled to find Kit and Jackson opening their own PI-style business so that Kit can do what she's good at doing. Kit and Jackson's romance continues into married life and is so lovely. Little Belle is still young and I relate to Kit with cooking being so much of a challenge! Everything I loved about the prior books, it's here and there's even more of it. There are two romances, danger and suspense, and most of all, wit and such a good, well-written story! Faith is never left out with this author, and I am so fond of how realistic her characters are. I couldn't wait to read this story and it's easily a five-star read.

I enjoyed catching up with my favorite pair of mystery solving sleuths! I love where the author has taken the characters in this series, and the overall themes and story lines.

The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep is the third book in her Blackfriars Lane series. This is the continuing story of Kit and Jackson. Kit now runs a detective agency with her father and Jackson is the new chief inspector of his police station. When Kit accepts a case involving a missing child, all their lives are endangered! This was a very gripping story. There was so much going on. Kit and Jackson’s love for each other was very obvious through-out the story. The time period was very well described. You felt like you were actually there.


I received this book from Celebrate-Lit for my honest review.

I have enjoyed this series. It's been fun seeing Kit use her unique skills in more honorable ways to bring justice. However, she's a wife and mother now and, like so many women, she struggles with balance and wanting to do well in all areas of her life which sometimes just isn't possible. When a case puts their whole family in danger, the struggle becomes even more intense.

I really liked the Baggett and Martha storyline as well. I was glad to see someone taking an interest in the hardworking mother of seven. Baggett has always been so likeable. It was nice hearing some of his backstory.

There was danger and urgency, high speed chases albeit with carriages, deception and thievery. It was a solid mystery with a twist or two along the way. I'd recommend it.

Thank you to Barbour fiction for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

“The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane” is a little different than the previous two books in the series. It’s a little seedy(?) for Christian fiction. (That’s probably not the word I’m trying to think of, but it’s somewhat fitting.) Still, the mystery, danger, romance(s), humor, and elements of faith kept me turning pages.

There are so many fun and quirky characters. Kit was a bit challenging to connect with in this book of the series. She’s one of those rare characters that I don’t really like but enjoy just the same. (i.e. Scarlett O’Hara.)

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I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and I love how they worked together to get the bad guys. I have enjoyed the other books in the series and I love that in this book we got to see how Kit tried to balance being a wife and mother with her need to see justice done. I l loved seeing her growth and her and Jackson learning how to balance things in their lives. I would love to see more books with these characters and see them catch more bad guys. This is definitely a series I will read over and over again.

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The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane is such a great conclusion to this series! It has been a fun read just as the previous two. Kit, as usual, dives headlong into fighting crime that's going on in Blackfriars Lane. She and her police officer husband, Jackson, have adorable Bella and an armadillo pet. It's one scrap after another for Kit as she struggles to balance being a mom and wanting to be a detective with her father.

I loved the historical notes at the end of the book. You can tell that Michelle Griep does a lot of research and does it really well too!

I read/listened to the audio book. Nan McNamara did a wonderful job as narrator

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 1 April 2024

Kit and Jackson are just fabulous characters. I've love them since book 1. I love seeing how Kit grows as a person to explore MANY sides of herself and to see that she is capable of things she never imagined. I enjoy the obvious love between them AND the witty interactions that they have. As usual, the author kept me embroiled in the mystery which is always a plus. Additionally, there is a lovely depth of Christian faith woven throughout. Even when Kit and Jackson have low points, they still remember that they need to trust God.

It is absolutely necessary to read all three of these books in order! You cannot just jump in or you will definitely miss EVERYTHING. Additionally, I must say that Michelle Griep is extremely talented in creating the Victorian England world in her books.

*I was given a complimentary copy of this ARC by the publishers and NetGAlley. I wasn't required to write a positive review and all words are my own.

What an adventure with Kit, Jackson, Graybone, and Baggett! This trip into Blackfriars is action packed.
Jackson is such an intriguing man. He loves the Lord, is completely stretched to his limits, and has a temper that he is constantly trying to reign in. Kit is still a fireball! Poor girl is just trying to balance all of her responsibilities. Seeing these flawed people solving crime with God’s help was so enjoyable.
I am so happy that we got Charles Baggett and Martha Jones’ story as well.

I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I couldn't be happier to read another book of this wonderful series. Kit is quite a character. Jackson, her husband, knows he can't stop her when she is determined to solve yet another mystery. But this time the whole family is in danger!

The story is based in Victorian England, one of my favorite time periods. Kit is not your typical Victorian housewife. She would much rather be out in the streets solving crimes than in her kitchen. She can't cook. She's not good with a needle and thread. But give her a case to solve!

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The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane is an amazing third book in a series. I could not put it down and loved every last bit! This is one of those series that you truly do need to read all the books in order. If you don’t read books one and two before this one you will have missed out on a lot of valuable information. Like who Kit is, her relationship with her father, and how she came to marry her husband.

I am in love with this family and need another novel. We have to see if Bella gets another sibling. And what happens to the investigation agency? And so much more! These characters become family and I can’t just leave them!

Okay. So in this novel, we have Kit. She’s a bit bored being just a stay-at-home mom. She is so used to running the streets that she feels stifled at home. Plus she’s not exactly the homemaking time. She’s not very good at baking either.

But she is happy in her marriage. And she does love being a mother. Maybe being a mother has made her view life differently though. She’s now swayed by emotions which she never was before. And that causes her to take a case she never would have taken before.

ONE ABOUT A MISSING CHILD.
What happens if she can’t solve this case? And why does she have some uneasy feelings? Who does the woman remind her of? Can she keep herself and her baby safe as well as get the bad guys?

This moved very quickly. It was like meeting back up with some best friends. I could not put it down. Of course, I had to keep hiding it though because two of my children kept trying to steal it from me because they couldn’t wait to read it either. And let me just say it didn’t disappoint.

Oh, and they’re stuck with the armadillo. Not gonna tell you why and how but I loved it!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

What could be better than a new adventure with Kit and Jackson? The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane, the final installment of the latest series by Michelle Griep fully met my expectations and more.

Kit and Jackson have settled into married life and now have a much loved daughter. Kit’s dreams of her own detective agency have been realized with a partnership with her father. Jackson has become the new chief inspector of his station. But sometimes there is a price to pay when achieving dreams. Kit finds there does not seem to be enough hours in the day for everything she needs to do as detective, wife, mother, and homemaker and she feels that she is missing important moments of her child’s life. Jackson is overwhelmed with the disaster his predecessor left behind and the paperwork keeps piling up while he attempts to act as administrator and continue his work solving crimes. A new case taken on by Kit against her father’s advice puts them all to the test.

The historic streets of London came alive as I followed the exploits of the multi-dimensional characters. Plenty of drama, action, danger, and suspense fill the pages. A secondary romance developed that added an extra bonus and I hope I will have a chance to find out how it resolved. Interaction between characters was natural and made me want to get to know them better. I was quite happy with the way Jackson and Kit eventually resolved their issues, especially the paperwork problem!

I am sorry to see this series end. The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane is a must read book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.

The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane
by Michelle Griep
Pub DateApr 01 2024
Barbour Publishing |Barbour Fiction
Christian| Historical Fiction| Romance


A copy of The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane was provided to me by Barber Publishing and Netgalley for review:



A new masterpiece from Michelle Griep, you won't want to put this book down!

Wife. Mother. Homemaker. Detective. Kit Forge wears many hats, and she's set to open a new detective agency with her father. There's no way Kit can be everything to everyone, but she never gives up. In spite of her efforts and good intentions, some things slip through the cracks.
 
Her husband, specifically.


However, Jackson barely notices. He's too busy dealing with his own problems. The new chief inspector of a busy London police station must salvage the disaster left behind by the former police chief - a challenge made harder by the superintendent's ultimatum.
 


Against her father’s advice, She and Jackson become a little too emotionally involved in a case involving a missing child. .and end up endangering their own daughter as a result.
 


Do Kit and Jackson understand that just because they can say yes, it doesn't mean that they should?


I give The Sleuth of Blackfriar Lane five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

Michelle is such an excellent story teller. The mystery and adventure are top notch.

The banter is excellent.
I loved having both Kit and Jackson’s continuing (married) romance and the side character romance. Married love is so under utilized in the story world and Michelle knocked it out of the park. “I’m just keeping you on your toes…” 🤣

Also, I felt so seen in Kit’s character: wanting to support her family, live out her passion, and fulfill her calling as mother and wife. I loved that dynamic being wrestled with throughout the book.

I loved it so much. I will always look forward to Michelle’s next book.

If you love Scarlett and the Duke, you’ll love this.