The Penny Green Victorian Mystery Series: Books 1-3

By: Emily Organ

Narrated by: Gabrielle Baker

The first three mysteries in the gripping Penny Green Victorian Mystery series: Limelight, The Rookery, and The Maid's Secret.

As one of the first female reporters on 1880s Fleet Street, Penny Green has her work cut out. Whether it's investigating the mysterious death of a friend or reporting on a serial killer in the slums, Penny must rely on her wits and determination to discover the truth. Fortunately she can rely on the help of Inspector James Blakely of Scotland Yard, but will their relationship remain professional?

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Emily Organ (P)2022 Tantor

Good story

I liked the mystery and the interaction between Penelope and James. I would recommend this series.

Some Interesting twist, some predictability, tiny amount of romance

I would rate these clean reads mysteries a step up from cozy as they do get serious. However, they are hardly today’s thrillers. In my opinion they walk a good line for a kind of gothic novel style mystery.

The first three books were a combination of pros and cons, guessing the villain early, middle, and wrong until the end (which was a pleasant change).

For me the biggest drawback is the last of romance. It takes slow burn down to just red coals burning. In this aspect I think we would get so much more out of also hearing the narrative of James. For me, it’s just too slow, hence the lost star.

Very enjoyable

A collection of books, well done mysteries. Women, work, and history of nineteenth century efforts to restrain, contain, and improve women’s place in British Society.

A very nice surprise of historical fiction especially for women!

Excellent series!! Highly recommend ! Five stars all around! A very nice surprise of historical fiction especially for women. A must series to keep in every woman's library collection.

Nice

Good, clean, easy to listen to. Well developed mysteries. Will listen to this author again.