Praise
Triumphant . . . Vivid period detail, clever plotting, and thoughtful characterizations. This series merits a long run' Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Another entertaining, well-researched historical mystery . . . As before, the working people behind the scenes at the music hall are the stars Library Journal (starred review)
Victorian crime at its grittiest, most exciting best. Don't miss it' Essie Fox, author of The Fascination
'A dramatic return to the music hall, as Minnie does it again. Rich with theatrical detail and brimming with brilliant characters, this is a series not to be missed' SJ Bennett, author of Murder Most Royal
Bridget Walsh does it again. The Innocents is pacy, captivating and accomplished and I loved it . . . More Minnie and Albert, please Emma Styles, author of No Country for Girls
Once again, Bridget Walsh has pulled it off! She runs her writing through with such warmth and humour that it almost glows on the page. I am undecided whether I am in love with Minnie or whether I want to be her. Both, probably! Julia Crouch, author of The Daughters
My favourite new crime series of recent years . . . If youre looking for a hugely entertaining crime novel, packed with great characters, then you really cant do any better than this Trevor Wood, author of You Can Run
A rollicking good yarn, full of fantastic and fantastical characters plus a real dash of magic Barbara Nadel, author of the Inspector Ikmen Mysteries
'Richly redolent of the world of Victorian musical theatre, The Innocents is a twisty, turny, hugely entertaining mystery that will keep you guessing to the end' Mark Wightman, author of Waking the Tiger
Praise for The Tumbling Girl'Neatly weds historical detail and quiet wit Sunday Times
Splendid Wall Street Journal
'Rich and nuanced . . . Un-put-downable'Publishers Weekly(Starred Review)
A sparkling novel and a complete delight to read. The characters and world are wild, vivid and enchanting. A wry, warm and proper rib-tickling slice of dirty Victorian gothic Julia Crouch, author of The Daughters
Beautifully evocative, deftly plotted and with engaging characters, it was a page-turner from beginning to end Sheila OFlanagan, author of What Eden Did Next
Brilliant . . . Beautifully written . . . keeps you guessing till the end A. J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer
An accomplished crime murder mystery, with an addictively gritty plot and truly remarkable cast of characters . . . deliciously dark and compelling Essie Fox, author ofThe Fascination
Minnie Ward is a woman you want to follow through all the wicked twists and turns of Victorian London. Bridget writes wonderfully. It had me on the edge of my seat until the final page SJ Bennett, author ofMurder Most Royal
A bravura performance . . . You can smell the greasepaint and hear the roar of the crowd on every page Imogen Robertson, author of The Paris Winter
Smart, funny and expertly plotted,The Tumbling Girlcartwheels off the page Emma Styles, author of No Country for Girls
'I absolutely loved The Tumbling Girl. Bridget Walsh is a fresh and fabulous new voice in historical crime fiction' Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The King's Jewel
'One of the most engaging double acts I've read in ages. Delightful, dark and depraved' Trevor Wood, author of You Can Run
'A racy and thrilling ride that doesn't let up till the last sentence. Superbly done' Femi Kayode, author of Gaslight
'Walsh resurrects the culture and crimes of Victoriana without cliche or condescension, but with warmth, wit, remarkable texture and rare authority' Tom Benn, author of Oxblood
