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Murder by Lamplight

By: Patrice McDonough
Narrated by: Henrietta Meire
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November 1866: The grisly murder site in London's East End is thronged with onlookers. None of them expect the calmly efficient young woman among them to be a medical doctor, arrived to examine the corpse. Inspector Richard Tennant, overseeing the investigation, at first makes no effort to disguise his skepticism. But Dr. Julia Lewis is accustomed to such condescension . . .

To study medicine, Julia had to leave Britain, where universities still bar their doors to women, and travel to America. She returned home to work in her grandfather's practice—and to find London in the grip of a devastating cholera epidemic. In four years, however, she has seen nothing quite like this—a local clergyman's body sexually mutilated and displayed in a manner that she—and Tennant—both suspect is personal.

Days later, another body is found with links to the first, and Tennant calls in Dr. Lewis again. The murderer begins sending the police taunting letters and tantalizing clues—though the trail leads in multiple directions. Lewis and Tennant struggle to understand the killer's dark obsessions and motivations. But there is new urgency, for the doctor's role appears to have shifted from expert to target. And this killer is no impulsive monster, but a fiendishly calculating opponent, determined to see his plan through to its terrifying conclusion . . .

©2024 Patrice McDonough (P)2024 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Exciting Scary England
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Too Political - but eventually calms down.

If you want to preached to this is the book for you. They push all the 2020 news talking points. Not very many people turn to historical mystery books taking place in 1866 to delve further into the politics of today. Horrible book I had enough at 2 hours. The book had potential if all the time wasn't wasted on politics. Very disappointed.

Went back after a couple week break and apparently 2 hour in was the same point where the rants calm down to a tolerable level. It was a good book, but not sure I would spend money on a second book by this author.

In the edit left my original post and added. The stars moved up from 1 star except performance which I left where it was. .

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Struggles of a women Dr in 1800.

Wasn’t the subject matter I was expecting. Too much of the seedy side of murder and life choices.

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I never saw it coming!

This was a fantastic book! The characters are richly displayed and I could hardly put it down.

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Well done mystery! Loved it

I enjoyed this book immensely. The characters and voices were done very well. I recommend this audible book.

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If you like Anne Perry

This book started out more graphic and gory than I expected, with a murder victim who'd been sexually mutilated. There are more victims and a female doctor and several cops collaborate on investigating. I love books in this time period-Inspector Monk series and The Alienist are favorites. There are lots of POVs, lots of characters and complex plot threads. I found the ending satisfactory and the narration excellent.

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One of the best listens in recent memory.

Well written, engaging plot line, historical period appropriate and overall enjoyable. Hope there's a sequel.

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Great narration!

The solution to the mystery came out of left field, but the story and characters were very engaging.

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Murder mystery with captivating historical fiction backdrop.

Fast paced thriller which I found even more fascinating with historical fiction of the time period of London. Excellent narration.

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Can’t wait for the next book!

I found this to be a very enjoyable listen. The narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life. Julia is a very likable character and her interactions with Tenent make you want more. I admit I never saw the ending coming.

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The disturbing illumination of life in Dickensian London

The historical detail was as intriguing as it was horrifying, all sewn into a solid plot. It almost strayed into romance, but managed to avoid my eye roll…barely. I’d happily read another tale of Lewis & Tennant.

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