REVIEW: Daughters of Night (Laura Shepherd-Robinson)

Book: Daughters of Night

Author: Laura Shepherd-Robinson

Premise: London, 1782. Caroline 'Caro' Corsham is in a state of anxiety when she finds a woman murdered in the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. The constables are swift to act until they discover that the deceased was a prostitute. But Caro has motives of her own for wanting to see justice done. Enlisting the help of Peregrine Child, their inquiry delves into the hidden corners of Georgian society, a world of artifice, deception and secret lives.

This was a good murder mystery, with lots of threads and twists to keep you guessing. It encompassed some dark themes as well, which enhanced the element of danger. The ending was very unexpected and clever. However, I felt it was such a big turn that it made most of the book feel irrelevant. That being said, I did still enjoy the story and want to read more from this author.