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rosieclaverton's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating journey into late 19th century London, with a music hall trapeze artist as my guide! While I solved the main mystery ahead of time, the side plot of Kitty's companion Lucca and his past had me guessing right to the reveal.
As for the last revelation, I anticipated it but it was very well realised and I am VERY eager for the sequel!
As for the last revelation, I anticipated it but it was very well realised and I am VERY eager for the sequel!
sabotabby's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Wasn’t great tbh if you’re looking for some good historical fiction. This lacked depth and good storytelling for me. It was trying hard to be a bit dark and gritty, but really it just fell flat.
bookishbarnowl's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Kitty Peck is an excellent and interesting protagonist and I enjoyed the other characters, especially Lucca. I think I need to read more mysteries set in Victorian London/Britain.
Look forward to reading another Kitty Peck book!
Look forward to reading another Kitty Peck book!
flamingkaty's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
thebooktrail88's review against another edition
5.0
See the locations and author inspiration here -Kitty Peck
Dust off your feather boas and let's get dancing! I swear this is how this book makes you feel. It's set in a music hall theatre and it's a very clever, original novel - I just loved it.
A detective who is a trapeze artist, a cast of characters who just dance off the page as well as the stage and as you open the book the music starts playing - it’s like one of those musical cards I swear and the applause, music and rowdy crowds only stop when that cover is closed. But then they linger in your head for ages after.
I love this period and have never read such a clever and original book before set in this period. It was warm, witty and clouded with opium smoke that I felt giddy at the end or was that just pure excitement!
It more than brings Victorian London to life, it plays out on the stage of your imagination and is great fun whilst also being quite gutsy and insightful into what London and its theatre world might have been like then.
It was inspired on the very real Wilton’s Music Hall and it just brings a unique angle on its place in history. Kitty Peck is such a good character - gutsy and one of the best female heroines I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Read this and then visit Wilton’s Music Hall as it’s that evocative you’ll think you’ve been there before!
Dust off your feather boas and let's get dancing! I swear this is how this book makes you feel. It's set in a music hall theatre and it's a very clever, original novel - I just loved it.
A detective who is a trapeze artist, a cast of characters who just dance off the page as well as the stage and as you open the book the music starts playing - it’s like one of those musical cards I swear and the applause, music and rowdy crowds only stop when that cover is closed. But then they linger in your head for ages after.
I love this period and have never read such a clever and original book before set in this period. It was warm, witty and clouded with opium smoke that I felt giddy at the end or was that just pure excitement!
It more than brings Victorian London to life, it plays out on the stage of your imagination and is great fun whilst also being quite gutsy and insightful into what London and its theatre world might have been like then.
It was inspired on the very real Wilton’s Music Hall and it just brings a unique angle on its place in history. Kitty Peck is such a good character - gutsy and one of the best female heroines I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Read this and then visit Wilton’s Music Hall as it’s that evocative you’ll think you’ve been there before!
yixzy's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, easy to read murder mystery set in Victorian times. Just what I needed!
rachael_amber's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0