A young girl—a mudlark—is found dead on the muddy bank of the Thames in her best dress, a crystal perfume bottle clutched in her lifeless hand… Fearing foul play, widow Amelia Greystone sends for Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field—the man still haunted by his failure to solve her husband’s murder. Though the trust between them is fragile, Amelia believes Henry is the only one capable of delivering justice. Henry soon confirms Amelia’s suspicion but is met with orders to abandon the case. He refuses to turn a blind eye and reluctantly agrees that Amelia aid him as he conducts a…
I read. And quilt. A lot.