pickThere's a lot to like about this historical mystery, though I found Sarah a bit too inclined to judge, and overall it was a bit darker and more filled with trauma than I usually find enjoyable.
CN: misogyny, homophobia, rape, violence, medical trauma, forced institutionalisation, forced sterilisation, probably more that aren't springing to mind.
I'm finding this one difficult going because the main character has plainly been horrifically raped and is being blamed for it in a period-typical manner. I don't think I'd have chosen it for myself if I'd known about that part, honestly; I was interested in the fact that she's studying to be a doctor and ends up trying to discover the murderer of a body she receives to dissect.
pickThis book is #11 in the series, set in 1892 London.The private inquiry agents,Barker & Llewelyn,are tasked by the Prime Minister with the delivery of a satchel that includes a 1st century gospel,to the Vatican for safekeeping.What seems a simple task turns into a melee of governments,assassins,& political groups,chasing the agents,resulting in murders, attacks,& street fights Loved the agents‘ contrasting personalities,humorous scenes.#libraryfind
Long walk with my neighbor today. Now I am enjoying a craft beer & cheez its while our dinner of cuban black beans & rice simmer on the stove.
Tagged book is a #libraryfind. It‘s # 11 in the series but I decided to plunge in mid series anyway.
#sundaybuddyread #truecrime #nonfiction #FallRiver #1892 #prejudice #class #religion #immigrants #sterotypes
Example of prejudice at the time against immigrants, one‘s class in society, & one‘s religion.
