loved the use of the Ripper, and that this was a historical mystery novel, the characters were great and I really loved the plot. I hope to read more in this series.

My thanks to David Field, Sapere Books and Net Galley for the ARC of DEATH AMONG THE NIGHTINGALES.
In the dark streets of Victorian London, it seems that a killer is picking off the nurses, the Nightingales. Has the Ripper returned or are the deaths connected to the bombing? When Adelaide runs one of the wards she realises that gradually the nurses are disappearing. and she is determined to discover why. An intriguing read.

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

Thankyou to NetGalley, Sapere Books and the author, David Field, for the opportunity to read a copy of Death Among The Nightingales in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Such, a good, quick read that is easy to follow. The storyline, characters and settings are well written and engaging. I was hooked from the start.
Worth a read.

The fourth in the series begins with a horrific bomb at the Tower of London, those injured find themselves under the care of Florence Nightingale's nurses.

Adelaide, who from the previous books we know to be a strong minded, independent person is offered a job by Nightingale supervising her nurses in the very hospital where her father Dr Carlyle also works.

When the Nightingales begin turning up murdered there is panic that Jack the Ripper has returned to London.

Inspector Jennings begins to think the killings are linked to the bombing but how?

Jennings and Adelaide really come to the forefront in this instalment and it was fabulous to see them work together with the help of Dr Carlyle and Matthew West.

Field created a fantastic plot and I enjoyed learning how the Nightingales came about. The descriptives of the streets in Victorian London are so vivid you can imagine yourself walking through them and peering into shop windows.

As the book reaches its climax there is a totally unexpected twist, I found myself holding my breath in anticipation.
I don't reveal spoilers but can certainly say I really enjoy this series and if you like a good historical mystery give it a try. You don't have to read them all, they are also great at stand alone books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sapere Books for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first fictional novel I have read to feature Florence Nightingale. It was interesting to see how her first nurses functioned. I was also interested in learning more about the Irish fight for independence.
I gave a four star rating because I hate it when the reader is given information leading to the identity of the killer before the sleuths in the book find out. Maybe it's just me but that is really annoying!
Other than that, this was a good read.

An enjoyable book. The historical details included were accurate and the work of Florence Nightingale was cleverly and informatively integrated. However, it was the characters that really imbued the book with life, and it was was a joy to read, and experience them grow and develop.

A story set in late Victorian London with a bombing intertwined with killing of the nurses. The methods used when there was not much of advanced technology in relation to forensics is what brings me to these books, and in that aspect it was enjoyable.

A terrorist bombing carried out by the Fenian Brotherhood against a company of the Coldstreams'Guards and the subsequent murders of 3 nurses from the Florence Nightingale's nursing organization are at the heart of David Field's delightful 4th installment in his Carlyle & West Victorian Mysteries. Once again we follow the genial doctor James Carlyle, his sometimes too annoying daughter Adelaide and the boorish Scotand Yard, inspector, John Jennings, as they try to untangle the many threads that tie those two bloody events closely together. But with David Field one must not forget London and its late Victorian atmosphere so deliciously described with perfect historical accuracy and lots of humor. I can't wait for the 5th installment to arrive! To be enjoyed without moderation.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Sapere Books for the opportunity to read this wonderful novel prior and its release date

I have been enjoying these little mysteries of late and find they have all the spooky elements to suit my taste.Set in Victorian London's east end we follow Matthew West,a Westeyan preacher who in the first book helps solve plague pit mystery.In this fourth installment Matthew is once again recruited to help stop a group of terrorists targeting the Coldstream Guards but things get really personal when the killer begins stalking Florence Nightingale's nurses and even his very own wife.I enjoyed the writing and atmosphere and I will most likely be checking out the rest of the books in this series.Much thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Set in London in 1895, the novel opens with Fenian bomb blasting through the officers’ mess at the Waterloo Barracks at the Tower of London. Before long, the nurses sent to care for them in the Tower Ward start to be brutally murdered one by one and rumours start to spread that Jack the Ripper has returned to London...

This was my first David Finch novel, but the fourth Carlyle and West Victorian Mystery. Whilst in terms of the plot it was possible to pick up and enjoy the series at this point, I did feel I would have savoured the characters more if I had read the rest of the series and knew of their previous development and interactions

At only c.200 pages, this is a compact novel. There are no twists, turns or red herrings here. The identity of the perpetrator is fairly obvious from the outset; the story only covers their apprehension.

A serviceable historical crime novel that fans of the genre will enjoy.

My thanks to NetGalley and Sapere Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the early read. This is a charming little murder mystery, not quite “cozy”, but with decidedly fewer gory murder scenes or graphic sex scenes. The setting in 1895 London is timed just past when The Ripper was active, so that’s a bit of a mood-setter. I enjoy this time period. There’s just enough modernity living is understandable, but not so evolved as to be riddled with technology. Crimes have to be solved with more primitive techniques. There is a big focus on the nurses trained by Florence Nightingale which lends another look at more modern nursing techniques. I will look for others in this series.

I love this series and this was an excellent addition.
I was happy to catch up with the characters and was hooked since the beginning.
The story is fast paced, full of twists and turns, and the solution was a roller-coaster that kept me reading till late.
Excellent character and plot development, well researched and vivid historical background.
It's an engrossing and highly entertaining story that I strongly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

1895 A bomb explosion in the Tower Barracks results in mayhem, with many dead and injured. The injured are housed in the London Hospital and looked after by Florence Nightingale's nurses. Then one of them is murdered. Dr. Carlyle, Matthew West and his wife Adelaide all become involved, while D.I. John Jennings investigates.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and well-drawn characters. Another good addition to the series which can be read as a standalone story.

London, 1895 Matthew and Adelaide West are now happily married with a one-year-old daughter.
But Adelaide has always sought after a profession outside of the home. And when infamous nurse, Florence Nightingale, offers her a job, she cannot refuse. A Fenian bomb has blasted through the Officers’ Mess inside the Waterloo Barracks at the Tower of London, and Adelaide and the ‘Nightingale Nurses’ are sent to care for them in the Tower Ward. But before long, some of the nurses are brutally attacked. And rumours start to spread that Jack the Ripper has returned.
Another real page turner which is very well written, the characters are well portrayed & you even get Florence Nightingale in this book. I love the mix of fact & fiction. Whilst it is the fourth book in the series it can easily be read on its own but if you love series then I’d recommend reading from the start. Of course Matthew and Carlyle begin their own investigations within the Tower walls. I was drawn in from the start & devoured this book in two sittings, finishing it well into the night
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

It always makes me quite sad when I series I like comes to an end. This is the fourth and last Carlyle & West Victorian Mystery, so this review may contain minor spoilers. Feel free to check out my reviews for Interviewing the Dead, Death Comes but Twice and Confronting the Invisible. I received almost all of these books through Netgalley, for which I am ever so grateful.

This book starts off with a bang, literally. Adelaide, Matthew and Dr Carlyle all find themselves caring for the victims of a Fenian bomb in in the Tower of London and are per usual asked by Jennings for help to find the culprit… Especially when the Nightingale Nurses caring on the ward start being killed in alleys and rumours are spreading that the Ripper is back. Happy times, as we see Carlyle showing of his deduction skills, Matthew’s way with people and Adelaide’s feisty manners are back as well! What makes this series so strong are the characters, their different personalities that perfectly complement each other.

The mystery itself was fine. Although interesting, it was fairly obvious who had done it. Then again, in a book only 200 pages long one doesn’t want something overly complicated. The author does, per usual, have a good grasp on the time period though, making both the setting but also the motive very believable.

This is a great series with some amazing characters and some a bit more unusual mysteries. If you are even remotely interested in (Victorian) historical mysteries, I would highly recommend giving these ones a try – especially since they come very cheaply on Kindle.

The fourth in the series, Death Among the Nightingales is a marvelous book! This time, Florence Nightingale figures into the 1895 London story about the amazing nursing profession with wonderful Victorian language, nuances and history. We also see courage and hope in difficult situations as well as glimpses into the nonfiction Fenian Brotherhood.

From the explosive beginning to the murderous rampage evoking Jack the Ripper to the familial images of Matthew, Adelaide and their wee daughter this book is brilliantly written with subplots beautifully interwoven with the plot. Adelaide's organizational and administrative skills are put to the test as she works with the Nightingale nurses on a special hospital ward. Once murder seeps in too close for comfort, her investigative skills come into play along with her dear husband Matthew's compassion as a conveniently inveigling man of the cloth. Carlyle, Adelaide's father, also becomes involved so it is again a family affair comprised of differing personalities but complementary abilities. Adelaide is definitely the protagonist in the story and has no fear wandering into dodgy neighbourhoods when necessary.

Any Historical Fiction reader ought to read this escapist book. The author is gifted with crafting words into heartwarming stories. I like that he pairs historical facts with fiction.

My sincere thank you to Sapere Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this lovely book!