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The Thief of Blackfriars Lane Kindle Edition
Constable Jackson Forge intends to make the world safer, or at least the streets of Victorian London. But that’s Kit Turner’s domain, a swindler who runs a crew that acquires money the old-fashioned way—conning the rich to give to the poor. When a local cab driver goes missing, Jackson is tasked with finding the man, and the only way to do that is by enlisting Kit’s help. If Jackson doesn’t find the cabby, he’ll be fired. If Kit doesn’t help Jackson, he’ll arrest her for thievery. Yet neither of them realize those are the least of their problems.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBarbour Books
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2021
- File size4838 KB
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-Rachel Hauck, New York Time Bestselling author
"The Thief of Blackfriars Lane will take you on a romp through Victorian London, from the black-as-night sewer tunnels to glittering parties at the Lord Mayor's mansion. With Kit and Jackson as your guides, you'll be breathless to keep up with their fast-paced wit and clever intrigues. This whip-smart duo sparkles on the page as they right wrongs, fight for the light, and pursue God-given purpose in every life. A vibrant and thoroughly enjoyable ride!"
-Jocelyn Green, Christy Award winning author of Shadows of the White City
"Come with me to Blackfriars Lane, run the underground rails and sewers, and if you're the police, just try to keep up! Gosh, this book was a fun, feisty, and female-empowering story. I thoroughly enjoyed the spots of humor, the mystery, and the action. A little bit of Enola Holmes and a lotta fun! You won't want to miss it!"
-Jaime Jo Wright, author of Christy Award-Winning The House on Foster Hill, and Christy Award-Nominated Echoes Among the Stones
"A Charles Dickens-like Victorian tale full of intrigue, adventure, and romance. Delightful!"
-Morgan L. Busse, author of the award-winning Ravenwood Saga
"If there is an it quality to writing Victorian fiction, Michelle Griep has it! Action? Check! Setting? Check! Snappy dialogue? Check, check! Meticulous research meets impeccable story crafting in this fast-paced, many-layered novel. I give it an A-plus!"
-Erica Vetsch, author of the Serendipity & Secrets Regency series
"An adventure and a half! I've never before rooted for a thief, but Michelle Griep has magical storytelling power that will convince you to join her in whatever escapade she's thought up. Never one to settle for hitting the typical story beats, Griep takes readers on a twisting, turning ride that will surprise even the most avid reader. The unexpected plot and unlikely but dynamic leads pop with the color and life of a Dickens novel, but with a style that is uniquely--and delightfully--Griep's own."
-Joanna Davidson Politano, author of The Love Note and other Victorian-era mysteries
"Take one earnest and well-meaning but slightly bumbling hero matching wits with a smart, nefarious female villain--or is she our heroine in disguise?--and you have the perfect recipe for a delicious romp across (and underneath) Victorian London. I loved Jackson and Kit! A slightly different sort of story for Griep, but her voice is a natural for the setting and era. Too fun to miss!"
-Shannon McNear, 2014 RITA(R) finalist and author of The Rebel Bride and The Blue Cloak
"What an absolutely delightful mystery! A fast-paced adventure through the underbelly of Victorian London led by a smart heroine you can't help but fall in love with. Exceptional research. Characters that sizzle off the page. Highly recommended!"
-Abigail Wilson, author of Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey
An impressively original, exceptionally entertaining, deftly scripted, and simply riveting read from first page to last, in the pages of her novel, "The Thief of Blackfriars Lane", author Michelle Griep deftly blends elements of Mystery, Suspense, Romance, and Historical Fiction. Certain to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to community library collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "The Thief of Blackfriars Lane" is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $15.19) and as a complete and unabridged audio book (Oasis Audio, 9781640914780, $14.99, CD).
--James A. Cox "Midwest Book Review" (12/21/2020 12:00:00 AM)
"Griep delivers a charming story about a talented thief, a bumbling constable, and their reluctant partnership . . . Jackson's eagerness and Kit's boldness prove to be a perfect match, allowing Griep to explore both the tribulations of Victorian poverty and the powers of salvation. Fans of Kristy Cambron should take a look."-- "Publishers Weekly" (11/2/2020 12:00:00 AM)
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Product details
- ASIN : B08MXGTR1Y
- Publisher : Barbour Books (January 1, 2021)
- Publication date : January 1, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 4838 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 346 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #135,498 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author
I hear voices. Loud. Incessant. And very real. Which basically gives me two options: choke back massive amounts of Prozac or write fiction. I've been writing since I discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. I seek to glorify God in all that I write--except for that graffiti phase I went through as teenager.
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An action packed mystery that keeps you guessing and a sweet romance.
Also enjoyed the historical notes at the end.
Looking forward to book two!
Michelle Griep delivers a spunky and romantic Victorian mystery that captivates and entertains readers, taking them from the back alleys and sewers of London to the Lord Mayor’s ballroom. With a thoroughly exciting and engaging plot, we follow our hero and heroine across London to solve a mystery that unfolds into bigger conspiracy. I truly felt like I escaped to Victorian London because each scene was set perfectly with excellent description and dialogue. Although I did predict the villain of the story about halfway through, I was still thoroughly captivated until the very end with how the entire mystery was solved and how the final confrontation played out. There were so many twists and turns in the storyline that I was completely entertained until the last page. My favorite part of this story was the enemies to lovers couple dynamic, with wonderfully written chemistry and romance between Kit and Jackson. A strong female protagonist who can still be rescued by a dashing hero is always my favorite! I highly recommend The Thief of Blackfriars Lane to anyone looking for an entertaining read that allows you to escape to Victorian London and perhaps even solve a mystery or two!
for the missing man and then found Kit & also while Kit and Jackson were trying
to find the person behind the disappearance), but the pacing got better. Loved the
interaction between them since they consider themselves on the different sides of
the law. Also loved the facts about London and its history. Must read.