When Peggy O'Reilly steps off the Wexford train, she dreams of a fresh start. Within days, she's vanished into Dublin's shadows, and soon the search for a missing girl has become a hunt for a killer...
Dublin, 1894. Lucy Lawrence arrives in Ireland expecting a pleasant summer holiday while her husband Phineas investigates security at Dublin Castle. But when her maid's young cousin disappears and is found murdered in the notorious Monto red-light district, Lucy cannot stand idly by, especially when the girl's sister is still missing.
In Merrion Square, banker Myles Carver grieves his dying wife with his beautiful daughter-in-law Olivia. In the Monto's brothels, madam Celine Burton rules through violence and fear. Between these two worlds stands Detective Inspector Fergus Ryan, hunting a killer while the powerful protect their secrets. As bodies mount and time runs out, Lucy must decide who to trust in a city full of contradictions.
From sumptuous drawing rooms to squalid brothels the police dare not enter, this is a gripping Victorian mystery and a thrilling addition to the bestselling Lucy Lawrence series.
What readers are saying about The Carver Affair:
'Another cracker in the series, and possibly the best one I have read yet! The many strands of the investigations slowly weave together beautifully. A really great read.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Like wine and cheese, this series keeps getting better with age. The writing is atmospheric, making this story compelling and hard to put down.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Exceptionally written... by the time we reach the climax, the final reveal is deeply unsettling. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have already added the rest of the series to my TBR.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Fantastic read! I loved the tricky plot and all the characters. Very well structured, the storyline was gripping, always leaving you guessing. The series is getting better and better!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A fantastic story with a wicked twist towards the end! Lucy ends up falling headfirst into a series of events – murder, kidnapping, and poisoning.' Reader review, 5 stars
'The villain was well hidden and the surprise at the climax was superb. Thoroughly enjoyed it!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Another cracking read. I love the author's style, tone, and voice. Her characters leap easily into my imagination. Highly recommend this series.' Reader review, 5 stars
