A gripping historical crime novel, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom’Crackles with energy and wit’ The TimesSouth London, 1896.William Arrowood, Victorian London’s less salubrious private detective, is paid a visit by Captain Moon, the owner of a pleasure steamer moored on the Thames. He complains that someone has been damaging his boat, putting his business in jeopardy.Arrowood and his trusty sidekick Barnett suspect professional jealousy, but when a shocking discovery is pul