This was an enjoyable cosy mystery. The pace was great and the dual information on Jack the Ripper made for interesting reading. It did feel like this was the set up for the start a new series with many characters being introduced. Overall it was a well written story that I whipped through and didn’t want to put down. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me access to an early copy of this book.

Received as an ARC and at first I thought I was going to love it. It started off strong and I love following Emma on her journey to find out who her husband was and what happened to him.

Sadly it began to drag on for me, it felt like too many characters were being introduced and I just couldn’t follow along. Part of me didn’t want to finish but part of me had to know whodunnit. I am glad I finished it, didn’t see the ending coming.

While this one wasn’t my cup of tea, I do want to try another by this author.

Note: I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley in return for an honest review of the book.

Emma Langley’s world is turned upside down when her husband misses their train to start their new lives. Did he take too long at the newsstand line? Did he run away to another woman? Could he be the already infamous Jack the Ripper terrorizing London?

Follow along on Emma’s journey where she and her new friend Penny, an ex investigative reporter, try to piece together the timeline and solve the mystery of who Emma really married.

This was my first read by Emily Organ and it won’t be my last. If you enjoy a historical fiction meets Nancy Drew in episodic form books then this one is a fun option. While nothing is ground breaking in the book it was a fun read that will keep you guessing. I really enjoyed the friendship between Emma and Penny and their strong willed mentalities in the midst of a very un-feminist era.

Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors, in the top three at least.
I read that this book was a spinoff of the Penny Green series, but I was a bit surprised to find that Penny herself was one of the main characters; I thought it would just refer to events that Penny had been involved in previously.
The book is, as usual, well researched and well written. I won't offer any spoilers or plot details, just suffice it to say that you will not be disappointed.
I do have a prediction, though; that someday Penny and Emma will open their own detective agency!

A historical fiction tale by Emily Organ, first book in the series, set in the late 1880s. Whilst London hunts for Jack the Ripper, a widow hunts for her husband’s killer.

So many twists and turns for Emma Langley who is tracking the killer and does her own investigative work instead of relying on the Police.

Loved this book - well written - great mystery plot and easy to read - impossible to put down

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing

Fabulous introduction to a new Victorian mystery series. Very atmospheric and engaging. I stayed up way too late reading this, trying to solve the mystery before Emma did.

Many twists and turns with a satisfying ending, the Whitechapel Widow is grounded in history with the author's creative storytelling.

I received an ARC; this is my honest review.

I enjoyed this entry into a new series. Drawing from the Jack the Ripper murders, it finds a y0oung woman who's husband disappears right when they decide to start a new life. She finds new and troubling information about her husband when he's found murdered in Whitechapel, home of the Ripper. She uses her connections to former newspaper reporter Penny and her husband to investigate.

This book is perfect for readers looking for a historical mystery which tackles Jack the ripper in a way that it is not the main mystery,
It has short chapters, many twists and turns and some shady characters as well as reliable ones.
It is historically accurate on a lot of things such as places, but in a way that it is not overwhelming.
Because i found it slow paced and hard to get into, the book wasn’t for me but I really do believe many people will find it enjoyable and entertaining.

The “The Whitechapel Widow” is a historical murder mystery novel by Emily Organ, which was set in 1888 in London during the infamous Jack the Ripper murders. The story follows Emma Langley, who, after her husband’s sudden disappearance and subsequent murder in Whitechapel, uncovers a web of secrets about his life. Determined to find answers, Emma teams up with former reporter Penny Green to navigate a trail of blackmail and corruption that spans from high society to the East End’s underbelly.

This book is a well-plotted story that unravels nicely with a vivid depiction of Victorian London.  This is the first book by this author that i have read, and I found that once I started reading this book, i found it was impossible to put it down. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A great Jack the Ripper story in London. I had never read about it before and the author made it easy to read. Very well researched.

Thank you netgalley and publishers for this arc.

I've read the first of Penny's novels, so it was fun to see her in this series as well.

Emma's husband William abandons her on a train headed to a new town where they were supposed to start anew. William is murdered and Emma starts uncovering a lot of secrets. She enlist the help of Penny and her husband. Together they find out the truth.

This was a fun read. I enjoy learning about the historical bits of London as well as trying to figure out who dun it. It paced well and had an enjoyable plot. Setting up for the next story.

The sense of intrigue was created from the outset and the short chapters quickly drew me into the story as further mysteries and unexplained circumstances unfolded. The storyline is cleverly devised and its delivery is enhanced by rich descriptions of Victorian London in the 1880s drawing on real life events of the time. Overall a very engaging and atmospheric murder mystery.

This is the first book in the Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries series and I am eager to read more about Emma’s future exploits.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this but unfortunately I will not be finishing it. Things moved a little too fast without much world or character building for my preferences.

An intriguing historical (mystery) fiction set in London during the Victorian age with likable characters. This is the first in the series so I will be looking forward to reading the next one. Highly recommend.

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I just loved this historical mystery.. it's entertaining and easy to read with wonderful characters. You get some historical facts which is nice. I truly enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to more stories in this series.
I received an advance review copy via Netgalley/Storm Publishing and I’m leaving a voluntary and honest review.

This is Emily Organs new victorian mystery series. Its not something I would usually reach for but the cover really appealed to me. The facts about London that Emilys has entwined into the plot are wonderfully clever, her writing style is really great. I would recommend this book.
📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Emily Organ and Storm Publishing 📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚

An excellent first book of a new historical fiction series! 1880’s London Emma Langley’s husband has been keeping secrets. And when he turns up dead Emma must unravel a web of lies that might just lead her into the cross hairs of Jack the Ripper.

I had a great time reading this! I have not previously read this authors other works but after this I definitely will be giving them a try! If your a fan of historical fiction or mystery’s I definitely recommend and cannot wait to see where the second installment takes us!!

Set against the backdrop of the "Jack the Ripper" murders in the impoverished Whitechapel district of London, England, Emma Langley is faced with her own crisis - the mysterious disappearance and murder of her new husband. Emma gradually retraces her husband's steps, uncovering many surprising secrets. Emma enlists the help of a newspaper reporter, Penny Green to unravel each of her husband's deceptions.

This an easy read. The author does a good job of capturing the fears surrounding the Whitechapel murders of 1888. Both Emma and Penny are likable characters.

I received a complementary copy of this book from Storm Publishing.

#TheWhitechapelWidow #NetGalley.

This was an intriguing start to what promises to be a fascinating historical series. When Emma's husband disappeared, she had no idea what she was about to uncover. She found out a lot of things about her husband that she didn’t know. With the help of the former Penny Green, through old fashioned sleuthing and following up stray leads, they solve the murder and uncover some nefarious secrets. Set against the Jack the Ripper murders and the atmosphere of seedy parts of London, this is a well plotted story that unravels nicely. I’m pleased to see there is a sequel as I enjoyed Emma and Penny's interaction, despite the expectations of women at the time. I also liked James, for his tolerance of bad cooking and his care for Penny's wellbeing. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing me with this book to read and review.

Many thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for kindly providing me an advance copy of this book, which I requested because a) I enjoy historical Victorian-set fiction; b) I lived in London for years and spent my free time exploring museums, neighborhoods, and places of history that interested me; c) I will read nearly anything set in 1880s London.

This title and its premise intrigued me and I was granted a review copy. I read this book in very little time, as I found it engaging and, not to sound cliché, but it was unputdownable in terms of being a straightforward and satisfying read, causing me to stay up late (like the night-owl that I am) and scroll through the chapters on my Kindle.

Based upon this book, I plan to seek additional Emily Organ titles, especially those featuring Penny Green, who makes an appearance in this story.

POSTED ON GOODREADS 27 February, 2025.