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She Be Damned
She Be Damned: A Heloise Chancey Mystery | M. J. TJIA
14 posts | 11 read | 30 to read
Longlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger 2015 London, 1863: prostitutes are turning up dead and mutilated. When another girl goes missing, fears grow that the killer may have claimed their latest victim. The first entry in a future series of historical crime novels following courtesan and professional detective, Heloise Chancey.
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Enjoying this so far... now that I‘ve finally got it (accidentally borrowed the sequel not realising it was part of series but happily realised before I‘d started reading)

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GivenLemons
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Not my usual thing, but a compelling mystery that kept me reading. I was pretty frustrated with how some of the characters interacted, but it makes sense once you learn more about them. #mystery

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Melli
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A great mystery..

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robinb
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This was more between a pick and a so-so for me, but I‘ll round up. The first of a mystery series (next one out in Sept.), set in 1860s London featuring a courtesan/actress who also occasionally helps a detective agency when a woman is needed. Here she is tasked with finding a young, pregnant, unmarried aristocrat who is missing while a madman is preying upon pregnant prostitutes in gruesome ways. Very dark with a strong, independent heroine. 🔽

robinb I would probably be willing to give the next one a try. 3.5/5⭐️. #NetGalley and #LegendPress thanks for the ARC. 6y
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robinb
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Up next, another mystery, another ARC from #NetGalley...although this one‘s been out awhile.
🤞🤞🤞

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Melli

Got this one from netgalley so far I‘m liking it..

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Gina
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That's an interesting way to start a book...🎆🎇✨

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thereadingowlvina
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Mehso-so

This book is pretty good actually but it's not for me:

✔ Intriguing plot
✔ Blend of Victorian + Oriental components which I enjoy
✔ Good storytelling

❌ Not one likeable characters
❌ Explicit sexual content
❌ Some issues left unexplained although did not affect the whole story

Rating: 3🌟

More reviews at https://www.goodreads.com/thereadingowlvina

#NetGalley #NetGalleyTBRAttack #victorianmystery #historicalfiction

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Traci1
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I loved this Victorian era mystery. I'd definitely read more in this series.

DeborahSmall Beautiful cover ❤️💙 6y
Buddys_Momma I loved this book! Her next one will be released in July 😍 6y
robinb Oh good! I just got this ARC from #NetGalley today! 😊 (edited) 6y
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Buddys_Momma
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This was an enjoyable read for me—I have a soft spot for Victorian novels featuring courtesans-was told by a friend that I may have been one in a past life, but I digress😜. Past lives aside, Helen Chauncey is a great character-courtesan, brilliant detective and all-round strong & independent woman of her day. Crossing my fingers hat this becomes a series. 💜👍🏽

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Buddys_Momma
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A professional detective/courtesan solving crimes in Victorian London? Yes, please!!!!!!

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Kristy_K
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Late night reading. I enjoyed this historical fiction mystery. It read like a cozy mystery with just enough suspense to keep the pages turning. Tjia does a great job of keeping you guessing who the murderer is and I can honestly say I didn't guess right. It was also a unique spin to have a courtesan moonlight as a amateur detective.
⭐️⭐️⭐️

#netgalley #mystery #historicalfiction

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TheSloanRanger
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I need more Heloise Chancey in my life.

Tanzy13 🐶 7y
TheSloanRanger Snoring away as usual @Tanzy13 7y
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TheSloanRanger
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Teaming my new book with a delicious sundae!

TrishB Love that cover 💜 7y
TheSloanRanger @TrishB Isn't it lovely? Seen a few for this book and this is far and away my fave 💖 7y
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