A secret society. A suspicious death. A trail of deadly clues.
London, 1889. When Emma Langley discovers a mysterious symbol in her late husband's diary, she uncovers a connection to a secretive treasure-hunting group with powerful members. Her investigation takes an unexpected turn when Lord Charles Harpole, a society member, is found dying in his hotel room.
The authorities rule it suicide, but Emma and her friend Penny Green aren't convinced. As they follow a trail of cryptic clues leading from St. Paul's Cathedral to Hampton Court, they find themselves caught in a deadly game.
With suspects ranging from the lord's grieving fiancée to his ambitious brother, Emma must solve the puzzle before the killer claims another victim. But in the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London, someone will stop at nothing to keep the society's secrets buried…
Emma Langley returns in this gripping Victorian mystery that weaves historical detail with page-turning suspense.
Readers are loving the Emma Langley Victorian mystery series:
'Hooked me in from the beginning!... I can't wait to read the next book involving the dynamic crime solving duo of Emma and Penny!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours. I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved this book…excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London… Excellent read… can't wait for more!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Fabulous introduction to a new Victorian mystery series. Very atmospheric and engaging. I stayed up way too late reading this, trying to solve the mystery before Emma did. Many twists and turns with a satisfying ending, The Whitechapel Widow is grounded in history with the author's creative storytelling.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Amazing cozy mysteries… I am anxiously awaiting the next book!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
