It then carried on with an important and dangerous incident which was the main occurrence of the story.

Accompanied with beautiful illustrations by Simone Douglas, which really helped to bring this book to life, this story had me guessing all the way through which shows what a wonderfully written book this is. This is portrayed very well and therefore gave me a great picture of its inside (and outside) which made me feel like I was really in the story.Also, the details about social life in the 18th century in London such as theatres, and coffee houses depict a vivid scene for the readers.

I can’t be the only one who’s been yearning for something to fill the Murder Most Unladylike/Sinclair Mysteries hole in my reading heart since those series came to an end, so I know I won’t be the only one latching. An engaging illustrated early reader book, this is the first in the series to feature Lizzie (who is deaf) and Lucky the dog. Lizzie and Belle are both sensible, likable characters and the secondary characters are all believable. T. Williams described them made me feel as though I was right there with them, joining in with their adventure. Throughout the book, Lizzie is motivated to solve the mystery because her father’s life was on the line, but she could never have done it without Belle, a smart girl who was the more anxious of the two.From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life.

Can Lizzie and Belle get to the bottom of what is going on in the theatrical setting of the era, and protect Lizzie’s father; or in fact can they even protect themselves.My favourite character out of the two is Belle, for she forgives Lizzie when she wants to do the mystery her way. But when they catch each other’s eyes at the theatre one night, each is delighted to see another Black girl her own age. Woven into this compelling and exciting story are details about the perils of being a Black person in 18th century Britain, pre the abolition of slave trading.