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Combining historical fiction, romance, forensics, a feisty heroine, a swiftpaced plot, gobs of murders, and historical illustrations, Maniscalco pulls in the reader for a wonderfully bloody romantic romp.
— Booklist
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Audrey Rose is a smart, fearless, and progressive heroine. Plenty of red herrings, a conspicuous absence of blood, and a developing romance make this a must-read.
— School Library Journal
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There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well as tense escalations....A scenic, twisty mystery.
— Kirkus Reviews
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Readers of the previous mystery will be thrilled to have more of this likable duo. [A] delightful romp into an 1888 Gothic mystery with a hint of romance.
— School Library Connection
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An entertaining debut full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of historical fiction and mystery.
— School Library Journal
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Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. Abundant red herrings and a dash of romance round out this gruesome but engrossing story.
— Publishers Weekly
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Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules....This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [and] will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance.
— School Library Connection
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Maniscalco's portrayal of scientific invention in a newly industrial era will serve as a fine first foray into Victorian classics.
— Booklist