The Quickening and the Dead
The Quickening and the Dead by Jean C. Briggs, published by Sapere Books in 2019, is a historical mystery set in Victorian London. This edition spans 327 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Charles Dickens and Superintendent Sam Jones as they investigate the mysterious deaths of three young girls, each with a tragic story that intertwines with the others. The plot unfolds as Dickens becomes convinced of the innocence of Annie Deverall, who is accused of murder, and seeks to uncover the truth behind the connections between the victims.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intrigue as Dickens navigates the dark underbelly of 1850s London, exploring themes of crime and justice. The story delves into the societal issues of the time while maintaining a suspenseful atmosphere. As Dickens and Jones work to solve the case, they confront shocking revelations that challenge their understanding of morality and innocence. The Quickening and the Dead is the fourth installment in the Charles Dickens Investigations series, continuing the tradition of blending historical fiction with mystery elements.
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Charles Dickens and Superintendent Jones are fighting crime once again! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian crime mysteries, A Christmas Carol and David Copperfield…
Three girls, three deaths — but what connects them…? London, 1850 Lavinia Gray vanishes on the eve of her wedding and is found drowned. Evie Finch dies of septicaemia in a filthy lodging house. Annie Deverall, a fifteen-year-old milliner’s apprentice is on remand in Newgate, accused of murdering the Doctor Lancelot Plume.
Three young girls’ lives have been ruined, but could they be connected somehow?
Charles Dickens visits Annie and is immediately convinced of her innocence. He enlists the help of Superintendent Sam Jones to find the real murderer before Annie goes to trial.
How are the three girls linked to Plume? And if Annie didn’t kill him, who did?
What Charles Dickens uncovers will shock him to his very core…
The Quickening and the Dead is the fourth urban mystery in J. C. Briggs’ literary historical series, the Charles Dickens investigations, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London.
‘Briggs has captured Dickens’ gift of caricature and sense of the ludicrous side of life. That, taken with the social comment, still as relevant as when he was writing, plus a modern plot, make this a story well worth reading’ — Crime Review
The Charles Dickens Investigations Series:
BOOK ONE: The Murder of Patience Brooke
BOOK TWO: Death at Hungerford Stairs
BOOK THREE: Murder by Ghostlight
BOOK FOUR: The Quickening and the Dead
BOOK FIVE: At Midnight In Venice
BOOK SIX: The Redemption Murders
BOOK SEVEN: The Mystery of the Hawke Sapphires
BOOK EIGHT: The Chinese Puzzle
BOOK NINE: Summons to Murder
BOOK TEN: The Jaggard Case
BOOK ELEVEN: The Waxwork Man
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