A Lady in the Smoke A Victorian Mystery
by Karen Odden
Random House Publishing
March 2016
Rather than another formulaic mystery from Victorian England, this book offers a clearly written and engaging story with authentic setting and an interesting plot. It is very good on several levels.
What's different about this book
I appreciated the quick start to the plot, and the immediately sympathetic lead figure. Elizabeth Fraser is an intelligent protagonist, and when she steps forward to help the sole surgeon after a train wreck, the story begins apace. I also enjoyed the Victorian perspectives on medicine, social class structure, and the legal practices of the times.
What I'll do now that I've read this
This book will be a great addition to various of our collections: mysteries, historical fiction, romance, and adventure. For my patrons that select nothing other than historical fiction, this book will be a welcome addition.
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