While at one of their goriest crime scenes yet, the trio realizes that this is, in fact, the site of a murder and not the “suicide” that it appears. The victim, bar owner Harry Warbrick, moonlights as England’s top hangman and he has just met his fate in the same manner as the hundreds of criminals he has executed.
When Sir Gerald is informed of the staged scene and the very real possibility that this was a murder, he announces that The Daily World will solve the crime before the police can. This puts Sarah in direct competition with the man she loves, Constable Barrett, as they each race to solve the crime before the other.
During the course of their investigation, Sarah and her friends find connections between Harry Warbrick and his most famous execution, Amelia Carlisle, the “Baby-Butcher” who was sentenced for the murders of hundreds of infants placed in her care. Something happened at this execution but due to the Official Secrets Act, those present are unable to discuss the event. The cover-up extends much higher than originally thought and Sarah and her friends find themselves fighting for their lives and their freedom.
This book was well-written with interesting characters. The storyline kept the reader guessing ‘til the end. I recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Crooked Lane Books and Laura Joh Rowland who gave me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4 stars
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