Breaking the Circle (Margaret Murray mystery)

When infamous mediums of Edwardian London are found dead, Dr Margaret Murray, archaeologist, and occasional sleuth, calls upon her police connections to investigate. She also infiltrates a spiritualist circle to narrow down the suspects. But the killer has Margaret in their sights! Can she capture the culprit and avoid passing beyond the veil?

Reviews

A clever, deftly written story with wry humor, unexpected twists, and memorable characters * Booklist *
A brisk, waggish whodunit with a veddy British flavor * Kirkus Reviews *
Trow makes Murray an eccentric but believable detective * Publishers Weekly *
An excellent novel exploring the roles of women in Victorian England * Library Journal on Four Thousand Days *
A satisfying, twisty, and clever story that will please historical mystery fans * Booklist on Four Thousand Days *
Assured pacing matches the solid plot twists. Fans of Elizabeth Peters's Amelia Peabody will want to see more of Murray * Publishers Weekly on Four Thousand Days *
Plenty of suspects, red herrings, and period detail make this a promising launch * Kirkus Reviews on Four Thousand Days *