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Violence
Some
Murder; crime scene investigation; non-graphic violence
Language
Barely any
Victorian-era language
Sexual Content
Some
Themes of voyeurism and blackmail involving photography; some sexual implication
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in period settings
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of exploitation, secrecy, and the power of photographic evidence in Victorian society
What this book is about
A fashionable photographer is found dead in circumstances suggesting blackmail and voyeurism. Thomas Pitt and Charlotte investigate the world of Victorian photography—new technology that created new possibilities for exploitation. The case draws them into upper-class society, theatrical circles, and the hidden lives of the wealthy who depend on secrets staying buried.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Voyeurism and blackmail as criminal motive
Sexual implication in the context of photographic exploitation
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