A brilliant inventor dead. A sinister conspiracy unravelling. Can one determined reporter uncover the shocking truth?
London,1884
. News reporter
Penny Green
joins the crowd at a spectacular light display at Crystal Palace. But the evening ends in tragedy when famous electricity pioneer Simon Borthwick takes his own life.
Penny suspects a clue to the inventor's suicide lies in the mysterious letter he left behind. And when she discovers a connection to the murder of a museum curator, she's convinced the inventor's death should be investigated.
With the help of Scotland Yard's Inspector James Blakely, Penny learns that Borthwick's groundbreaking work threatened powerful interests - did someone want him silenced?
As Penny follows a trail of clues, she soon encounters a murky world that even the police can't get close to. A shadowy figure stalks Penny's every move. Anonymous threats arrive at her door. Can Penny expose the conspiracy before she becomes its next victim?
A gripping Victorian mystery that crackles with period atmosphere.
The Inventor
is the next thrilling instalment in the bestselling Penny Green series.
Readers love
and the Penny Green series:
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I'm hooked!...I could not sleep as I could not put this book down
.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing and page-turning
... If you enjoy historical fiction that has been exceptionally researched then you will be thoroughly entertained by The Inventor.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An effervescent thriller!... a fantastic read and kept me guessing until the last few chapters. The characters that Emily creates are realistic and relatable, which really makes me look forward to book 5. A truly enjoyable mystery that I would recommend to everyone!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love the Penny Green novels
...a smart heroine who is always on the case and the ending was a surprise...r
ead all the way through in one sitting
... Can't wait what's next for her to solve and the next chapter with James. Treat yourself to these books.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I think I've found my new favorite author
...
kept me guessing "whodunit" until the very end
. I have been reading British mysteries for the past couple of years and
no other author has had me reading every spare second of the day
A Victorian Delight!
' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you like Agatha Christie books you are going to like this one
I have read all of this series of books. They are marvellous. I can hardly wait for the next one
'This is
an excellent series!
Great character development... Very atmospheric.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The whole series is wonderful
.
The story draws you in quickly and keeps you guessing
. The historic accuracy is excellent, and the romantic tension between the two main characters adds to the intrigue.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐