Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries

London hunts the Ripper. A widow hunts her husband's killer. London, 1888. While Jack the Ripper's reign of terror grips the city, Emma Langley's world shatters when her husband is found murdered in Whitechapel. But grief is quickly overshadowed by a startling discovery: William Langley was not the man she thought she knew. As panic fills London's streets, Emma delves into her husband's secret life, uncovering a web of lies that stretches from glittering society drawing rooms to the seedy gambling dens of the East End. Aided by Penny Green, a former reporter with a nose for trouble, Emma follows a trail of blackmail and corruption. But exposing her husband's killer could make her the next victim and in the shadows of gaslit streets, a murderer waits, ready to strike again… From the bestselling author of Penny Green comes a spellbinding new Victorian mystery series introducing Emma Langley. Readers love Emma Langley murder mysteries: '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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars 'Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.' Reader review, 5 stars '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, 5 stars 'Amazing cozy mysteries… I am anxiously awaiting the next book!' Reader review, 5 stars 'The Whitechapel Widow draws readers in with a blend of suspense and rich character development... From the immersive experience the author creates with her depictions of 1888 London to a mystery that leaves the reader guessing enough to keep turning the pages, the author does a great job drawing the reader in from the first page.' Books and Benches, 5 stars 'Great mystery plot and easy to read - impossible to put down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I loved this book… excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London.' Reader review, 5 stars 'An excellent first book of a new historical fiction series!… I had a great time reading this!' Reader review, 5 stars 'So many twists and turns!' Reader review, 5 stars

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. What readers say about The Poison Puzzle: 'FABULOUS!!!! What a brilliant read. Had me hooked from the beginning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Such a delightful, suspenseful story. Loved the sleuths, Emma and Penny.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A wonderful and enjoyable historical mystery novel… very entertaining with twists that keep you guessing!' 'This historical mystery series is fast becoming one of my favourites.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I loved reading The Whitechapel Widow earlier this year, so I was thrilled to continue the journey with the next installment in the series. And I think I enjoyed the second book even more!' Reader review, 5 stars 'What a fantastic cozy mystery set in Victorian London!… I'd strongly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy historical mysteries.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Everything I want from a historical mystery: a compelling central mystery, an intelligent and capable protagonist, immersive period detail, and a plot that twists in ways I didn't expect. Emily Organ continues to impress with the Emma Langley series, and this second installment hits even harder than the first.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Another great read in this compelling series. So clever and I was immediately hooked into the story.' Reader review, 5 stars 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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars 'Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.' Reader review, 5 stars '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, 5 stars

A fatal shooting. A mysterious locket. A dangerous truth. London,1889: When a young labourer working on the construction of Tower Bridge is found fatally injured by Traitor's Gate, Scotland Yard turns to amateur detectives Emma Langley and Penny Green for help. Archie Mitchell survives long enough to reach hospital, but takes his secrets to the grave. As Emma and Penny investigate, they uncover a web of suspicious characters: the barmaid who discovered Archie's body, a fellow worker bearing a grudge from a bridge accident, and a local ruffian whose girlfriend recently drowned in the Thames. But when they discover Archie possessed a valuable locket-the case takes an unexpected turn. Was Archie murdered to silence what he witnessed by the riverside? Or did his knowledge of aristocratic secrets seal his fate? With the great Tower Bridge rising in the background, Emma and Penny must navigate the dangerous currents between London's working poor and its privileged elite to catch a killer. What readers are saying about A Death at Raven's Roost: 'It pulled me in from the beginning and didn't let me go until the finale! So many suspects, and more twists and turns than a roller coaster!' Reader review, 5 stars 'This is currently one of my favorite series! It really has it all…: it is beautifully written…, has compelling characters…, a multifaceted investigation and keeps you riveted.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The suspense and tension kept me reading. Great twists and turns… Impossible to put down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I thoroughly enjoyed it!… Great characters… Highly recommended.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Another excellent read with lots of twists and turns.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A romping good Victorian murder mystery… If you like historical mysteries verging on the cozy but with bite, then I can definitely recommend.' Reader review, 5 stars Readers love the Emma Langley murder mysteries: '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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars 'Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.' Reader review, 5 stars '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, 5 stars 'The Whitechapel Widow draws readers in with a blend of suspense and rich character development... From the immersive experience the author creates with her depictions of 1888 London to a mystery that leaves the reader guessing enough to keep turning the pages, the author does a great job drawing the reader in from the first page.' Books and Benches, 5 stars

A churchyard discovery. A shocking secret. A deadly confrontation. London,1889. When the body of a wealthy widow is found in the neglected graveyard of St Anne's Church, Soho, Emma Langley and Penny Green soon discover her respectable façade concealed a web of bitter enemies. From a disgraced doctor stripped of his livelihood to a governess whose reputation was destroyed by lies, the victim, Mrs Melbourne, left a trail of devastation in her wake. Then Mrs Melbourne's Belgravia mansion is consumed by a mysterious fire. Emma and Penny must race to decipher water-damaged papers salvaged from the ruins that could hold the key to the truth. But as anonymous threatening letters arrive warning them to abandon their investigation, the friends realise they're hunting someone who will kill again to protect their secret. In the shadow-filled streets of Victorian London, can Emma and Penny expose the murderer before they become the next victims? An atmospheric Victorian mystery that takes you from the crumbling graveyards of Soho to the grand squares of Belgravia – and will keep you reading late into the night. Readers love Emma Langley murder mysteries: '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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars '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, 5 stars 'Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.' Reader review, 5 stars '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, 5 stars 'Amazing cozy mysteries… I am anxiously awaiting the next book!' Reader review, 5 stars 'The Whitechapel Widow draws readers in with a blend of suspense and rich character development... From the immersive experience the author creates with her depictions of 1888 London to a mystery that leaves the reader guessing enough to keep turning the pages, the author does a great job drawing the reader in from the first page.' Books and Benches, 5 stars 'Great mystery plot and easy to read - impossible to put down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I loved this book… excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London.' Reader review, 5 stars 'An excellent first book of a new historical fiction series!… I had a great time reading this!' Reader review, 5 stars 'So many twists and turns!' Reader review, 5 stars