Historical Mystery set in London 1858 in which a nurse and a police inspector team up to investigate an aristocratic heiress's murder that's linked to her brother's death.

5/5 stars: This is the first entry in Shapiro's Tate and Bell Mystery series, which is a Historical Mystery set in 1858 England and is written in dual POVs featuring an unconventional nurse and a troubled police inspector who reluctantly work together to unravel the truth behind an aristocratic heiress's murder and her twin brother's death. With plenty of twists and turns, Shapiro has crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects and weaves in plenty of clues and red herrings that will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal. Shapiro's characters are incredibly complex and relatable. Gemma's a gutsy woman who served as a nurse during the Crimean War and her determination to see justice brought to those behind the murder is admirable. Sebastian's been using alcohol and opium to cope with his grief over the lose of his wife but still remains a diligent investigator. Additionally, the secondary characters are engaging and well-rounded. Shapiro does tackle some very sensitive topics, so take care and the CWs. This is a great start to a new series and I look forward to reading more. Highly recommend!


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