A review by angelqueen04
Murder by Lamplight by Patrice McDonough

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book! A brilliant cast of characters and an entertaining mystery set amid the chaos of Victorian London - all of it made for an excellent read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Domestic abuse, Gore, Excrement, Police brutality, Religious bigotry