The Whitechapel Widow: A totally compelling historical murder mystery

· Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries Book 1 · Dreamscape Media · Narrated by Eilidh Beaton
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London hunts the Ripper. A widow hunts her husband's killer.

London, 1888. While Jack the Ripper's reign of terror grips the city, Emma Langley's world shatters when her husband is found murdered in Whitechapel. But grief is quickly overshadowed by a startling discovery: William Langley was not the man she thought she knew.

As panic fills London's streets, Emma delves into her husband's secret life, uncovering a web of lies that stretches from glittering society drawing rooms to the seedy gambling dens of the East End. Aided by Penny Green, a former reporter with a nose for trouble, Emma follows a trail of blackmail and corruption.

But exposing her husband's killer could make her the next victim and in the shadows of gaslit streets, a murderer waits, ready to strike again...

From the bestselling author of Penny Green comes a spellbinding new Victorian mystery series introducing Emma Langley.

Readers love Emily Organ's Victorian murder mysteries:

If you like Agatha Christie books you are going to like this one.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

SUPER, SUPER, SUPER. I have immensely enjoyed all of the Penny Green novels... the only mystery books that I purchase!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Victorian Delight!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have read all of this series of books. They are marvellous. I can hardly wait for the next one.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wonderfully written whodunit... unputdownable.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good clean mystery in an enjoyable historical setting.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Ms Organ draws you into Penny's world with her delicious descriptions and masterful storytelling.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have read all of this series of books. They are marvellous. I can hardly wait for the next one.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is the second in the series and just as delightful as the first. Beautifully written, lovely sense of atmosphere and setting. Lovely twist at the end. On to number three!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You’ll be hooked. The Rookery captured me at page one... a fun mystery with a hint of romance that makes me want to read the next in the series.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I love the Penny Green novels... a smart heroine who is always on the case and the ending was a surprise... read all the way through in one sitting... Can't wait to see 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.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’m hooked!... I could not sleep as I could not put this book down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Andrea Romance
March 28, 2025
In 1888 London, Emily’s grief over her husband’s Whitechapel murder turns to investigation as she uncovers his secret life, putting her own life at risk amid the terror of Jack the Ripper. Penny Green is back, and with a new partner! Emma Langley is a sweetheart, but also smart and strong-willed. The mystery is atmospheric and engaging, with plenty of twists. I loved the audiobook narration. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
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