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Dear Laura: A Victorian mystery full of dark secrets... (Inspector Lintott Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jean Stubbs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Love historical crime? Discover a new series of classic mysteries perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers…

What dark secrets lurk behind closed doors…?


Wimbledon, England, 1889



When Theodore Crozier is found dead the neighbourhood hopes the cause may be suicide, if only to spare further pain for both his dutiful wife Laura and beloved brother Titus.

However there is more to the matter – a whisper of murder…

Inspector John Joseph Lintott is sent in to investigate, and the further he delves into the mystery the more tangled it becomes.

Is Laura the pious, meek wife she appears to be? Could the rumours be true about her unnatural relationship with Titus?

Was Theodore Crozier murdered by someone in his household?



DEAR LAURA is the first crime thriller in a classic historical series, the Inspector Lintott Mysteries, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London and packed full of suspense.

*** DEAR LAURA was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Mystery Award ***

‘Jean Stubbs has succeeded in that most difficult genre, the historical pastiche, with a novel of upper middle-class domestic death in late-Victorian England … Altogether, a highly successful small tour de force’ – Times Literary Supplement

‘I can’t think of a Victorian detective story writer, except perhaps Wilkie Collins, who contrived two such dazzling surprises in the same a narrative … there hasn’t been any more satisfying example of mystification-cum-revelation’ – The Financial Times

‘Who poisoned the paterfamilias? Unwinding that story reveals layer on layer of Victorian life. A read solid and rich as those seven-course dinners’ – The Times

‘Delightfully characterised late Victorian family murder mystery with atmosphere laid on thick and festering with Vice and Hypocrisy.’ – The Observer

THE INSPECTOR LINTOTT MYSTERY SERIES
BOOK ONE: Dear Laura
BOOK TWO: The Painted Face
BOOK THREE: The Golden Crucible
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KR2JR2G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (November 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
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Customers find the story interesting with a well-done mystery and a surprising ending. They appreciate the language, authentic dialogue, and engaging characters. The book is described as an entertaining, satisfying summer read with great character development.

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Customers find the book has interesting plot twists and a surprising ending. They describe it as an engaging mystery with a different outcome than expected. Readers appreciate the romantic suspense and tension in the stories set during late Victorian times.

"I am a fan of Victorian mystery novels... this is one of the better one's, I want more from this author" I like the language, it feels right not as..." Read more

"...But as soon as the inspector is on the case, it becomes interesting, intriguing, and even humorous. I would read more of Stubbs’s work...." Read more

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"...Don't be deceived--this is a first rate mystery. When a young mother's cruel, sickly husband is found dead no one is surprised...." Read more

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"The historical facts of the book were well written and true. The author addresses failings and son common not only in the Victorian era but today...." Read more

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  • Maja Siska
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like the syle and story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018
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    I am a fan of Victorian mystery novels... this is one of the better one's, I want more from this author" I like the language, it feels right not as pompous as some writers in this genre - the description of people and life in this setting made me lough out loud a few times, funny and fitting! I am 5 star happy.
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  • Janis Groth
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Inspector
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2021
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    The first quarter of this book is oppressive and tedious. But as soon as the inspector is on the case, it becomes interesting, intriguing, and even humorous.
    I would read more of Stubbs’s work. Her dialogue seem authentic and is entertaining. Enjoyed it.
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  • S.B. Jackson
    3.0 out of 5 stars A strange read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019
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    The historical facts of the book were well written and true. The author addresses failings and son common not only in the Victorian era but today. Plot twists abound
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  • mochamarie
    5.0 out of 5 stars It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Person
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2013
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    This is a surprisingly good romantic suspense novel that takes place during late Victorian times in England. Vivid characters and a glimpse as to what life was like back then. Don't be deceived--this is a first rate mystery. When a young mother's cruel, sickly husband is found dead no one is surprised. But is it a natural death or was he murdered? It turns out there is no shortage of those who would want him dead, but which one? Who would benefit the most?
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well researched late 1800's novel...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book especially from a historical point of view. The book gives a realistic picture of life in late 19th century England. The mystery was well done as well with a surprise ending.
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  • JHLinMaine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and satisfying summer read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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    I don't write many reviews but this was a great book. The relationships were complex, and the characters engaging and well drawn. The ideas of Justice and propriety were juxtaposed. Just got the next book in the series,,.
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  • Mommamia
    4.0 out of 5 stars A surprise twist!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2019
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    I found the story very interesting. Author has a good handle on the time period in which the story takes place. Enjoyed Inspector Lintott's method of questioning suspects and witnesses. Definite twist towards the end, which makes for a good mystery. The outcome was interesting and different than what I expected. Not at all similar to what would happen today. I would like to read more of this author's work.
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  • Tripower53
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meh...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018
    3 stars

    It is 1869 in Wimbledon, England and Inspector John Joseph Lintott responds to a call of a suicide. Or, is it a case of murder?

    Theodore Crozier is the name of the dead man. He was the owner of Crozier Toys and he was a very difficult man to like. While his death appears to be suicide, (how does one give himself an aneurysm?), nasty letters are revealed that point to Crozier’s wife Laura being involved with Crozier’s brother Titus.

    Inspector Lintott begins to suspect murder. The family doctor is ferociously protective of Laura and it got me to wondering. Lintott patiently (sometimes), ferrets out clues and reaches his conclusions.

    The servants are a hoot. They all seem to have active schemes afoot.

    The writing style of this book is off-putting. I couldn’t really get into it, but gave the author three stars for her effort. I like the way the author describes Victorian England with its law and quirks. I also liked Inspector Lintott who can be very firm in his questioning when the situation calls for it, but also seems to have a measure of humanity. I read a lot of historical fiction and this book just didn’t measure up to my usual standards. It was interesting and vaguely entertaining, but didn’t really capture my interest.

    I want to thank NetGalley and Sapere Books for forwarding to me a copy of this book for me to read, enjoy and review.
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  • Izabel
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent story
    Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2022
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    i purchased this for a gift. she just finished it, and said it was a slow beginning, but
    became very exciting, had a great ending. can't wait to read more by this author.
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  • Toni
    5.0 out of 5 stars So different!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2018
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    An excellent read looking forward to the next in the series
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable histrical drama.
    Reviewed in Australia on December 18, 2018
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    Softly, softly historical mystery, which is not a usual read for me. Detective watsisname annoyed me with his suck up attitutude to staff and his flirtatious name calling...darling love etc. The old boy got his "just desserts" methinks! Nice little twist at the end though, and I enjoyed reading how the other half lived in the olddays.
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  • N. Kilpatrick
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2020
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    I liked the style of the writing and the characters were all interesting, including Inspector Lintott, who is a peculiar hybrid of the loner policeman of the era. The author kept the knowledge of what happened and why until the very end. Some of it could have been intuited. Skillful writing.
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  • winbmth
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable historical murder mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2019
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    Full of historical detail, the sense of period is well evoked. Lots of interesting themes around women's place in society, class and attitudes to morality. The detective character is likeable though not sure whether he would really have been able to resolve the case so independently. There is a satisfying twist which I had guessed but that didn't detract from the enjoyment. Probably not for you if you want a fast pace and plenty of gore. Otherwise highly recommended.
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