{"product_id":"book-k3u2","title":"Murder at the Foundling Hospital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGemma’s boots slip on uneven ground and her black cape catches in the wind as she runs. “Please, not Lucy,” she prays.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNurse \u003cb\u003eGemma Tate\u003c\/b\u003e is heartbroken when she hears that one of her young charges at the Foundling Hospital has been killed. She knows that police inspector \u003cb\u003eSebastian Bell \u003c\/b\u003ewill work tirelessly to uncover the truth, but obstructed by the curt matron, he’ll need her help navigating the cloistered world of the orphanage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe mystery thickens when Sebastian finds a small wooden doll clutched in the murdered girl’s hand and Gemma hears whispers of a shadowy romance. But that isn’t the darkest secret hidden behind the high hospital walls. As time runs down on the investigation, Gemma won’t give up. But could the shocking discovery she makes be her last?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping gaslit Victorian mystery, perfect for fans of Andrea Penrose, the Lady Sherlock mysteries, and \u003ci\u003eMiss Scarlet and the Duke\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love the Tate and Bell mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eI was hooked\u003c\/b\u003e… The story is so extremely gripping that it’s \u003cb\u003ehard to put the book down\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I was\u003cb\u003e absolutely gobsmacked at who the killer was\u003c\/b\u003e… I really \u003cb\u003ecouldn’t put the book down\u003c\/b\u003e till the end, \u003cb\u003ea real page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e. I can’t wait to get the next book… will \u003cb\u003eadd to my must-read series\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I \u003cb\u003eimmediately fell in love\u003c\/b\u003e with the complexity of both characters… I honestly cannot wait to see where this series leads as I think this is a \u003cb\u003estunning\u003c\/b\u003e beginning for both Bell and Tate.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eGrips you from the very beginning\u003c\/b\u003e and pulls you in… If you’re a fan of \u003ci\u003eMiss Scarlet and the Duke\u003c\/i\u003e and Enola Holmes, then you will love Gemma Tate’s wits and tenacity.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely in love with this book \u003c\/b\u003eand halfway through I bought another book by this author. Now to read all things Irina Shapiro!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eSpellbound!\u003c\/b\u003e… Shapiro’s writing is sublime, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Victorian London. You'll feel like you're accompanying Gemma and Sebastian as they track down clues and uncover the truth… A must-read… \u003cb\u003eFive stars!\u003c\/b\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This was a \u003cb\u003efantastic\u003c\/b\u003e read! \u003cb\u003eI absolutely LOVED it!\u003c\/b\u003e I look forward to seeing more in this series!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eHighly recommend\u003c\/b\u003e this for anyone interested in historical mystery, particularly set in Victorian England, and \u003cb\u003efor fans of Deanna Raybourn, Andrea Penrose, and Anna Lee Huber\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eSo gripping and twisted I could not put it down\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A highly engaging plot, with a richly atmospheric, almost gothic-like setting, and compelling characters… \u003cb\u003eread this in one sitting\u003c\/b\u003e. A must-read for historical mystery fans.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“So good\u003cb\u003e I could hardly put the book down\u003c\/b\u003e… Once you start, you may as well forget everything else.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49397605990704,"sku":"BDk3u2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/671067-k3u2-Square.jpg?v=1735479038","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-k3u2","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}