Blackmail In Bloomsbury
- Authors: Anna Sayburn Lane
- Series: Book 1 in the 1920s Murder Mystery series
- Rank:Top 500 in Best Historical Mystery on Amazon
- Rating: 4.5 based on 761 reviews
- Release Date: September 28, 2023
- Print length: 260 pages (Paperback)
About the book
Everyone attending the party had a hidden secret. One of them was willing to commit murder to protect theirs.
Set in London in 1922, Marjorie Swallow, the daughter of a draper, is a 24-year-old woman who values her independence and is determined to make the most out of life. When she lands a secretarial job working for the mysterious American detective Mrs. Jameson, she finds herself embroiled in an intriguing new adventure.
After a murder occurs at a bohemian party they both attend, a wide array of suspects come into play. Nearly half of Bloomsbury had a motive to see Mrs. Norris dead, but who ultimately committed the crime? Could it have been the handsome yet troubled artist, the lively young actress, or perhaps the aristocratic female novelist? Marjorie and Mrs. Jameson must work together to uncover the true killer and prevent an innocent man from facing the gallows. Their investigation takes them from the elegant garden squares of Bloomsbury to the gritty alleyways of Soho, as they navigate the dangers and allure of 1920s London in a captivating tale of deception and betrayal. Marjorie's quick wit, courage, and charisma are put to the test in this dangerous pursuit of justice.
This timeless murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. As the first installment in the 1920s Murder Mystery series, "Blackmail in Bloomsbury" is sure to appeal to fans of Agatha Christie, Magda Alexander, and Benedict Brown.