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The Murder Pit by Mick Finlay
4.0
Having read the Arrowood which is the first in this series and loved it I couldn't wait to read The Murder Pit, the second novel to feature Victorian Enquiry Agent William Arrowood and his assistant, Norman Barnett. The Murder Pit is a superb choice for those who like Victorian murder mysteries with a stunning sense of time and place.
There was a lot to like here; the main characters are engaging and realistic and the plot is clever. The setting is well drawn though, and there is evidence of some excellent research into Victorian attitudes to learning difficulties and asylums.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes historical crime drama and doesn't mind a slow build up to the final denouement. There's clearly a lot more life left in these characters and I look forward to the next book.
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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There was a lot to like here; the main characters are engaging and realistic and the plot is clever. The setting is well drawn though, and there is evidence of some excellent research into Victorian attitudes to learning difficulties and asylums.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes historical crime drama and doesn't mind a slow build up to the final denouement. There's clearly a lot more life left in these characters and I look forward to the next book.
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
#TheMurderPit #NetGalley