Flora’s life was perfect until her and her husband Bunny were invited to attend a sponsor evening at St. Philomena ‘s hospital. Everything changed on that night and that sets the scene for this brilliant story. Children are mysteriously going missing from Southwark and Flora wants to find out why. This takes her to some of the most deprived places in Southwark where danger lurks behind every passage. There is something vaguely familiar about Miss Finch who is the matron at the hospital but Flora doesn’t know why. Could it be something to do with her past?  This story was captivating and sadly true in some parts.  A great novel. I was sorry it ended and look forward to reading more books by Anita Davison.

On a visit to St Philomena's Children's Hospital in Southwark, with the hopes that the Harringtons would offer to sponsor equipment, a body is discovered. Flora is convinced that it was no accident, but is lead in another direction by the tale of missing children that once had been patients in the hospital. But at the same time events lead her to question her history. 
I have read this series in order though the book can be read as a stand-alone.
I enjoyed the story, it's well-written, some good characters but there were a couple of times I felt irritated by Flora, in particular, her belief that she was smarter than everybody.

The Forgotten Children is the fourth book in the Flora series and sees our intrepid detective dip her toes into the   less savory side of London. Through out the books to date, as well as solving crimes, Flora is also solving the mystery of her own past and here we step a little closer to seeing her learn a lot more about herself and her family. I would recommend this series to anyone, it really is a lovely read, perfect for darkening evenings. If you like Frances Brody - Flora is more than a match for Kate Shackleton - certainly one to watch!

I’m enjoying the Flora Maguire series. Flora is a great character, she’s, pragmatic, inquisitive and intelligent. She misses little. Edwardian London is beautifully described, from the decorative home Flora lives in, to the dark underbelly. When faced with a mystery she doesn’t back down, and she’s supported by Bunny, her loving, and quite charming husband. A new mother when Flora becomes embroiled in a murder and a despicable plan that involves vulnerable children, she’s passionately determined to save them. Good to read them in sequence, but not necessary as the author weaves Flora’s past life into this story, which is intriguing, in itself.

Flora’s life seems perfect. She has a loving husband, beautiful baby and servants to help run her opulent home, but when she receives an invitation to a charitable tour of a children’s hospital, she is soon reminded that life for most Edwardian Londoners can be much harder.
When a student nurse is murdered at the hospital, Flora unearths a plot concerning the abduction of patients. Flora’s perfect life is contrasted with some brilliant descriptions of the deprived areas of the city. There are hooks on almost every page that draw the reader deeper and deeper until they are fully immersed in the mystery. The final chapters are action-packed. 
I had read the first book in this series and regret not returning to them until now (book 4). The first book briefly introduced Flora’s childhood, specifically the disappearance of her mother - something which had me intrigued. Luckily the author skilfully weaves the mysteries of Flora’s past throughout the series. Both books that I read work well in isolation – but readers should be aware of tantalising flashbacks and cliff-hangers that will make them want to read all of the Flora Maguire series.