Rare Interest in Corpses

The gripping first novel in Ann Granger’s historical crime series, set in the heart of Victorian London, unfolds in 1864. Lizzie Martin becomes the companion to a wealthy widow who also serves as a slum landlord, and she soon learns that her predecessor vanished under mysterious circumstances. When a girl’s body is found among the rubble of recently demolished slums near the prestigious railway station at St Pancras, Lizzie’s curiosity deepens and she seeks answers. With the help of her childhood friend, Inspector Benjamin Ross, she begins a perilous investigation into the death—one that seems to be entwined with her own fate. The story blends social context with noir suspense as Lizzie confronts danger to uncover the truth.

The narrative follows Lizzie as she navigates class tensions, urban decay, and the hazards of uncovering truth in a city on the cusp of modern change. The partnership with Ross drives the investigative arc, weaving personal risk with broader mysteries of the era. The book is a substantial 416-page paperback, offering a richly detailed portrait of Victorian London and a compelling introduction to the series’ protagonists.

Features

• Eerste roman in Ann Granger's historische misdaadreeks
• Vlechtende historische setting in Victoriaans Londen, 1864
• Lizzie Martin als compagnon van een welgestelde weduwe
• Veronderstelde verdwijning van Lizzie's voorgangster
• Slums rond St Pancras en een meisje dat dood aangetroffen wordt
• Samenwerking met inspecteur Benjamin Ross ontstaat het onderzoek