Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This was pretty interesting. I enjoy a good Victorian era book especially if there's a mystery. Angela did a really amazing job pulling me in as a read.

NetGalley, Sierra Gonzalez

It's always interesting to see how police procedurals differ. Even in the mid 1800's, Scotland Yard's investigative process was very different from that of the US, where I live. In some ways, the Yard was more advanced, in others not so much. This true crime story centers around the murder of Patrick O'Connor by the Mannings. It's obvious Angela Buckley dug deep to research not only this murder in Bermondsey, but the many other crimes committed by the Manning couple. Their background clearly shows the escalation of their crimes as they evaded capture for so long. But in the end, consequences caught up to them and both were hung for their crimes. At only 200 pages, this was a quick read, no more than a long afternoon, but it did cause me to research some of the names and places in the book. I'd recommend to anyone interested in this period of time or the history of Scotland Yard.

NetGalley, Denice Langley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

If you love true crime and love history, this is the perfect choice for you. The case itself makes for interesting reading, but the clever way in which the author presents the investigative approach and how this case changed police practices takes the book to the next level. Very well written with plenty of references to explore, this is a wonderful addition to anyone’s true crime library.

NetGalley, Louise Gray