The first in a sharp,witty series of Victorian mystery novels,The Tumbling Girl sees an unlikely duo team up to solve a grisly spate of murders.1876,Victorian London. Minnie Ward,the feisty scriptwriter for the Variety Palace Music Hall,is devastated when her best friend is found brutally murdered. She enlists the help of private detective Albert Easterbrook,who already has his hands full trying to catch the notorious Hairpin Killer. But Minnie can't help getting involved in the investigation,and as the bodies begin to pile up,Albert's burgeoning feelings for his amateur partner start to interfere... A dazzling debut for fans of Sarah Waters and Elizabeth Macneal,and shows like Miss Scarlet and the Duke.
MEDIA REVIEWS
Publisher: Gallic BooksISBN: 9781913547516Dimensions: 215 x 134 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Walsh does a splendid job depicting Minnie's flea-bitten yet appealing theatrical world and Albert's monied yet treacherous milieu'Wall Street Journal
'A narrative that neatly weds historical detail and quiet wit'Sunday Times
'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...I can't wait to see what Minnie and Albert are up to next'Julia Crouch,author ofThe Daughters
'Beautifully evocative,deftly plotted and with engaging characters,it was a page-turner from beginning to end'Sheila O'Flanagan,author ofWhat Eden Did Next
'A brilliantly written page-turner. A bravura performance tumbling us into a compelling mystery in a vivid,richly imagined world. You can smell the greasepaint and hear the roar of the crowd on every page'Imogen Robertson,author of The Paris Winter
'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'S. J. Bennett,author ofMurder Most Royal
'I absolutely lovedThe Tumbling Girl. Bridget Walsh isa fresh and fabulous new voicein historical crime fiction'Elizabeth Chadwick,author ofThe King's Jewel
'Brilliant...Beautifully written...keeps you guessing till the end'A. J. West,author ofThe Spirit Engineer
'Gripping,dark and thrillingand takes the reader on a rollercoaster journey from music hall to gentleman's club and back again; all in the company of two engaging protagonists'W. C. Ryan,author ofA House of Ghosts
'An accomplished crime murder mystery,with an addictively gritty plot and truly remarkable cast of characters...deliciously dark and compelling'Essie Fox,author ofThe Somnambulist
'One of the most engaging double acts I've read in ages. Delightful,dark and depraved'Trevor Wood,author ofYou Can Run
'Aracy and thrilling ridethat doesn't let up till the last sentence. Superbly done'Femi Kayode,author ofLightseekers
'Walsh resurrects the culture and crimes of Victoriana without cliché or condescension,butwith warmth,wit,remarkable texture and rare authority'Tom Benn,author ofOxblood
'Smart,funny and expertly plotted,The Tumbling Girlcartwheels off the page...A cracking start to a charismatic and distinctive series'Emma Styles,author ofNo Country for Girls
'Walsh's diligent research pays off in spades here,andher rich and nuanced portrayal of the period will leave readers feeling like they're on the soggy streets of London.Imogen Robertsonreaders will be eager for a sequel to thisun-put-downablemystery'Publishers Weekly(starred review)
'This atmospheric debut historical mystery captures the world of music halls and the danger to women in Victorian London. Will appeal to fans of Leonard Goldberg's'Daughter of Sherlock Holmes'mysteries,Sherry Thomas's'Lady Sherlock'books,or the show Miss Scarlet and the Duke'Library Journal (Starred Review)
'Minnie's world reeks of greasepaint,stale tobacco and oysters,populated by characters J. B. Priestley would have been proud of'Katherine Mezzacappa,Historical Novel Society
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