This well written historical mystery takes place in the late 19th century when Jack the Ripper was terrorizing London. The novel grabbed me from the first chapter as Emma Langley’s husband leaves the train they are on to get a newspaper, and does not return. When he is found murdered, as Emma tries to make sense of his disappearance and death, she discovers she never really knew her

It is always a joy to read about resourceful smart women and how they managed to find their way in a misogynistic society. I also enjoyed the atmospheric elements in this well plotted mystery.

Emma is shocked when her husband disappears before boarding their train and even more so when he is discovered dead. Frustrated with the lack of progress by the police she decides to investigate on her own. A wonderful mystery set in the late 1809s while Jack the Ripper is terrorizing London.

While everyone is focusing on Jack the Ripper there are other dark deeds occurring in Whitechapel.
When William Langley is found murdered widow Emma Langley discovers things she had never expected. Gambling dens and lies and the seedy darker side of London take Emma on a dangerous journey!
I loved this book really good read with excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London. Emma as a character I found interesting the way her life changed and she adapted and took on challenges really stood out for me along with the danger she put herself in risking her own life.
Excellent read can’t wait for more thanks Netfalley for this arc.

This weaves an intriguing tale at the time of the jack the ripper murders in London. At once exciting and interesting I throughly enjoyed it. Thank you storm and netgalley for arc.