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The Tumbling Girl Bridget Walsh

The Tumbling Girl By Bridget Walsh

The Tumbling Girl by Bridget Walsh


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The Tumbling Girl Summary

The Tumbling Girl by Bridget Walsh

The first in a sharp, witty series of Victorian mystery novels, The Tumbling Girl sees an unlikely duo team up to solve a grisly spate of murders. 1876, Victorian London. Minnie Ward, the feisty scriptwriter for the Variety Palace Music Hall, is devastated when her best friend is found brutally murdered. She enlists the help of private detective Albert Easterbrook, who already has his hands full trying to catch the notorious Hairpin Killer. But Minnie can't help getting involved in the investigation, and as the bodies begin to pile up, Albert's burgeoning feelings for his amateur partner start to interfere... A dazzling debut for fans of Sarah Waters and Elizabeth Macneal, and shows like Miss Scarlet and the Duke.

The Tumbling Girl Reviews

'Walsh's diligent research pays off in spades here, and her rich and nuanced portrayal of the period will leave readers feeling like they're on the soggy streets of London. Imogen Robertson readers will be eager for a sequel to this un-put-downable mystery.' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

'A sparkling novel and a complete delight to read. The characters and world are wild, vivid and enchanting. A wry, warm and proper rib-tickling slice of dirty Victorian gothic . . . I can't wait to see what Minnie and Albert are up to next' Julia Crouch, author of The Daughters

'Beautifully evocative, deftly plotted and with engaging characters, it was a page-turner from beginning to end' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of What Eden Did Next

'Brilliant . . . Beautifully written . . . keeps you guessing till the end' A. J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer

'An accomplished crime murder mystery, with an addictively gritty plot and truly remarkable cast of characters . . . deliciously dark and compelling' Essie Fox, author of The Somnambulist

'Minnie Ward is a woman you want to follow through all the wicked twists and turns of Victorian London. Bridget writes wonderfully. It had me on the edge of my seat until the final page' S. J. Bennett, author of Murder Most Royal

'Smart, funny and expertly plotted, The Tumbling Girl cartwheels off the page . . . A cracking start to a charismatic and distinctive series' Emma Styles, author of No Country for Girls

'I absolutely loved The Tumbling Girl. Bridget Walsh is a fresh and fabulous new voice in historical crime fiction' Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The King's Jewel

'One of the most engaging double acts I've read in ages. Delightful, dark and depraved' Trevor Wood, author of You Can Run

'A racy and thrilling ride that doesn't let up till the last sentence. Superbly done' Femi Kayode, author of Lightseekers

'Walsh resurrects the culture and crimes of Victoriana without cliche or condescension, but with warmth, wit, remarkable texture and rare authority' Tom Benn, author of Oxblood

'The Tumbling Girl is gripping, dark and thrilling and takes the reader on a rollercoaster journey from music hall to gentleman's club and back again; all in the company of two engaging protagonists.' W. C. Ryan, author of A House of Ghosts

About Bridget Walsh

Bridget Walsh was born in London to Irish immigrant parents. She studied English literature and was an English teacher for 23 years, before leaving the profession to pursue her writing. Bridget lives in Norwich with her husband, Micky, and her two dogs.

Additional information

NGR9781913547516
9781913547516
1913547515
The Tumbling Girl by Bridget Walsh
New
Paperback
Gallic Books
2023-05-25
296
N/A
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