1924: still reeling from the effect of World War I, life in the city of Leeds is hard: poverty is rife, work is scarce, and crime is becoming more sophisticated. Bravely entering this maelstrom is one of the city's first policewomen to walk the beat, the resourceful, inquisitive, and practical WPC Lottie Armstrong. Eager to prove herself and determined to succeed, Lottie faces apathy from colleagues and the general public alike until she suddenly finds herself on the trail of a missing girl that leads to the underbelly of the city and to murder. As Lottie uncovers a plot involving high level corruption, CID reluctantly find they need her knowledge and people skills, but as the truth is slowly laid bare Lottie’s bravery is tested to its limit in a breathtaking climax.

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I had my Autumn covid booster jab this morning and got back to find the postman had delivered a parcel of books in my absence: what a very welcome welcome home! Thank you very much, plum-crazy - much appreciated and the timing is impeccable!

I've enjoyed several novels by this author but nothing yet from this series so I look forward to trying it, thank you, especially as it's set in 1920's Leeds :-)

Super stuff! Thank you, plum-crazy. I would love to find more books featuring the wonderful Lottie Armstrong.

This first in the series is a good introduction to a good strong character, a strong story with a strong sense of time and place. I found it a very convincing depiction of the prejudice faced by the women who pioneered a career in the police force.

Highly recommended!

Carrying Happy Christmas and New Year Greetings to a BookCrossing friend :-)

Arrived as part of a lovely Christmas and New year parcel, thankyou. You know how fond of period mysteries I am, and it's great to have a who dunnit set in Leeds!

Released in a 12 Days of Christmas parcel - I really enjoyed it, and hope that you do too!

Thank you for such an imaginative 9 Ladies Dancing package. As my TBR pile is massive it may take me a while to get to this.