Nancy Herriman

the basic premise was interesting, if typical. San Francisco by gaslight, medically trained nurse who came through the crimean war, qualified as doctor but only able to treat the poor and immigrants due to her gender. Handsome police detective with a back story of loss. Couple kids around the edges for pathos, detective's assistant and maid for comic relief. There is a warehouse scene that was amazingly reminiscent of the campy 60's batman series where the villain explains everything, but overall, a fun read
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While I did find this story predictable, I did enjoy the story, and was page turning for answers.

Can't imagine leaving home under the circumstances Rachel Dunne leaves Ireland and ends up in London. Working no less for a doctor, but in the end she is right where she should be!

This story has a bit of everything, London is being hit with a cholera epidemic, we also have jealous help, and a bit of sweet romance. The author did a great job of melding all of the above into a enjoyable read!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Worthy Books, and was not required to give a positive review.… (meer)

1590's and after the death of her family Bess Ellyott has gone to live with her brother Robert Marshall. All is well until the husband of her sister Dorothie, Fulke Crofton, is found hanged. Although the coroner proclaims a suicide Bess is not convinced. With the help of the town constable Christopher Harwoode she hopes to prove and find the murderer.
An enyoyable well-written mystery with some likeable charaters and the growing relationship between Harwoode and Bess. A good start to a new series.
A NetGalley Book… (meer)