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Violence
Some
A murder is investigated; Victorian appropriate
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content; the Julia-Brisbane tension begins
Substance Use
None
Social drinking in Victorian settings
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of female independence and the pleasures of a good mystery
What this book is about
When Julia Grey's sickly husband Edward dies, the unconventional private inquiry agent Nicholas Brisbane tells her he was murdered. Julia's investigation introduces readers to a Victorian heroine who is sharp, funny, and increasingly hard to resist. The series opener is charming, witty, and delivers genuine mystery.
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