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“It’s Edinburgh, 1847. Will Raven, medical student and apprentice to the illustrious James Simpson, has a terrible secret. On finding his friend dead, he panicked and fled the scene of an apparent crime. When further bodies are found, Raven begins to investigate with the help of Sarah Fisher, housemaid for the Simpson family. They definitely have to learn to work together, but I think every amateur detective duo has some friction. In this novel, much of that is provided by the fact that Fisher is as smart as Raven but has had none of his opportunities due to her class and gender.” Read more...
The Best Amateur Detective Novels
Jess Kidd, Novelist
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