This is the second book in “A Constance Piper Mystery” series. It’s set in Victorian England (1888). Jack the Ripper continues to send fear throughout London. However, he’s not the only concern for the women of the city.

Constance Piper is a flower seller who happens to be clairvoyant. She suspects something is going on with the “baby farmers,” and she sets out to discover just what that is. With her late friend Emily as her spirit guide, Constance will work with Detective Constable Hawkins to uncover what horrors are taking place in the city.
The premise of the book intrigued me, but it didn’t quite live up to its potential. The pace was on the slow side, and it was hard to stay engaged. The story is told in alternating POV’s (Constance and Emily), which muddied things a bit, as well. I never really developed much of a connection with either woman. There is more of a paranormal angle than I was expecting, but that wasn’t necessarily a problem. I didn’t read the first book in the series, so perhaps that would have made a difference. There are a lot of historical details, which was nice.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.