please note I will not be leaving a public review for this book as I have not paid for it.
historical fiction is not my cup of tea!

This is yet another great historical crime thriller set in the early 19th century from Karen Charlton and she certainly knows how to describe the people and their circumstances very vividly, transporting your mind back to London and the English countryside. Her in depth descriptions of sights, smells and sounds are very evocative.
The book features Detective Lavender and Constable Woods who have previously featured in two prior novels however these are only mentioned in passing and in no way affect this book. The Sculthorpe Murder takes you on a journey not only of murder but also love, friendship and betrayal. I personally found the historical detail regarding the anti Catholic movement and the canal network very interesting.
The novel is a great read and I didn't want to put it down from start to finish with all its twists and turns. Keep up the good work Karen!

I'm really enjoying this series, and it was great to get more of Stephen Lavender and Constable Woods as they investigated the murder of an elderly man. This one had plenty of suspense and some twists and turns. It was a great addition to the series.

A historical mystery that keeps the reader guessing. I recommend it.