This series centers on an ambitious young woman determined to break free from the societal constraints of the late 19th century. Each installment plunges her into thrilling mysteries and dangerous intrigue, testing her resolve. She must employ all her courage and wit to unravel complex cases and expose the truth. It's a captivating narrative of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of justice against formidable odds.
"Centered around Madeline Karno, an ambitious young woman eager to shatter the confines of 1890s France, this novel is a gripping mystery that takes the reader on a captivating journey to find the cause behind a series of suspicious deaths" --
On June 2nd, 1894, in the wake of President Marie Francois Sadi Carnots assassination, France descends into chaos and riots in the streets of Varbourg. Many lives are lost in the mayhem, but when one lady of the night is found murdered with brutal incisions and no sign of a struggle, it is clear something is amiss. Madeleine Karno must ask herself the terrifying question: Do they have their very own Jack the Ripper in France?