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Death and the Harlot
Death and the Harlot: A Lizzie Hardwicke Novel | Georgina Clarke
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A gripping historical crime debut from an exciting new voice.Its strange, the way fortune deals her hand. The year is 1759 and London is shrouded in a cloak of fear. With the constables at the mercy of highwaymen, its a perilous time to work the already dangerous streets of Soho. Lizzie Hardwicke makes her living as a prostitute, somewhat protected from the fray as one of Mrs Farleys girls. But then one of her wealthy customers is found brutally murdered... and Lizzie was the last person to see him alive. Constable William Davenport has no hard evidence against Lizzie but his presence and questions make life increasingly difficult. Desperate to be rid of him and prove her innocence Lizzie turns amateur detective, determined to find the true killer, whatever the cost. Yet as the body count rises Lizzie realises that, just like her, everyone has a secret they will do almost anything to keep buried... Praise for Death and the Harlot Fast paced page turner! Lizzie is the type of unique heroine that you can't help fall in love with. Her wit combined with a touch of sass has you rooting for her with each chapter 5* Reader review Excellent book. I stayed up till 3:30 in the morning to finish this. I could not put it down. Lizzie Hardwicke is a prostitute whos last client ends up dead. Shes smart, observant and sassy. I adored her...I wholeheartedly recommend this book 5* Reader review
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Blueroseis
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Starting in a fresh and unusual way the first few chapters were humourous, light-hearted and fun to read. The story then became tedious as the investigation proceeded. The conclusion opens the way for more books in this series. In Georgian times a lady on immoral earnings has one of her clients murdered and joins the runners to find the killer. One of the early clues may give the game away but it's worth reading. My partner also gives it a pick.

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I'm not sure how I heard about this book - probably from the incomparable @robinb - but regardless, it was a very enjoyable read. You find yourself rooting for Lizzie, a harlot with good breeding and a keen sense of observation, as she tries to determine who killed a client in order to clear her own name.

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robinb Awww, thank you Samantha, and yes, I did enjoy this book very much! AND I enjoyed the second one even more! So glad you discovered her. 😊 4y
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robinb
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I was pleasantly surprised by this debut historical mystery set in 1759 London. While I did guess ”who dun it”, the plot line was more imaginative and complicated than I originally thought. However it was the harlot with the ❤️ of gold and eye for detail that stole the show and really shone here. I really hope that I haven‘t heard the last of Lizzie and her adventures with the Bow Street Runners. 4/5⭐️

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Out 5/13

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Up next, an historical murder mystery from a debut author. Catchy title, right?! Short and to the point! 😳😂
Out in May.

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