Newly commissioned officer Jackson Forge intends to clean up the crime-ridden streets of Victorian London even if it kills him, when he crosses paths with the notorious swindler Kit Turner.
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Newly commissioned officer Jackson Forge intends to clean up the crime-ridden streets of Victorian London even if it kills him, when he crosses paths with the notorious swindler Kit Turner.
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He'll catch a thief, but she'll catch his heart...
The Thief Of Blackfriars Lane is one of those super rare occasions when I would have picked up a book based on the cover alone, even if I didn't already like the author, which, of course, I do. I absolutely love the cover image! The colors, the ambiance, every bit of it is interesting and matches the book very well. Definitely one of my favorite covers of 2021!
Don't let my gushing fool you, though. I did initially choose the book because I'm a fan of Michelle Griep. I've read several of her books and now I pretty much want to read it if I see her name on the spine.
Once again author Michelle Griep skillfully weaves historical romance and suspense that is entertaining, engrossing, and very exciting. I felt like the tone of The Thief Of Blackfriars Lane was a little different than in previous books, especially the sometimes snarky humor, but I liked it. Jackson and Kit are both something else! They are young but both feel a burden to help others and they are both determined to do what is right, even if it seems a little questionable at times.
The Thief Of Blackfriars Lane was a fun a read with lots of twists and turns and a couple of surprises I totally did not expect. Michelle Griep successfully kept me guessing, which is something that I definitely enjoyed, and her sadly accurate depiction of lower class living in Victorian England tugged at my heartstrings.
This is a great book and if you are a fan of the author or the genre it should be a must read on our TBR shelf...
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Kristina
Jan 25, 2021
A Gripping Tale!
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep has Jackson Forge off to a bad start on his first day as a constable with the Metropolitan Police in April of 1885. When Forge arrests the wrong the man, Sergeant Henry Grayborne is ready to give him the sack. A woman searching for her missing husband gets Constable Third Class Forge a reprieve. He has forty-eight hours to locate Joseph Card a jarvey who frequents Blackfriars Lane or will be canned. Inquiries lead Forge to the Grouse and Gristle where he gets picked up by two goons who take him to their boss. Kit Turner runs a crew on Blackfriars Lane and recently swindled Forge. Kit is concerned about Joe Card as well and she has the contacts Forge needs to locate the man. Forge and Turner come to an agreement that benefits both of them. Neither of them are aware that their search for Joe will lead them to something much bigger. The Thief of Blackfriars Lane is a well-written historical novel. The story has developed, colorful characters. I liked Jackson Forge and Kit Turner. Kit is a strong, smart, and wily woman. Michelle Griep did her research for this book. She captured the time-period with the language, attitudes, clothing, food, shops, conveyances, etc. I felt like I was transported back in time with the authors descriptive writing. I liked all the action in The Thief of Blackfriars Lane which kept the novel moving forward. I enjoyed watching Kit and Forge go from enemies to much more. Faith is beautifully woven into the story. There are good life lessons learned along the way. The mystery was intriguing and enjoyable to solve. The Thief of Blackfriars Lane has mystery, romance, drama, and humor. The Thief of Blackfriars Lane is a compelling tale with missing men, a stern sergeant, a jolly jarvey, a terrible trickster, a callow constable, and a sweet swindler.
Tena Kay
Jan 6, 2021
Female gang leader
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
Barbour Publishing
Reviewed by: Tena Kay
6 January 2021
It's one thing to be a new constable just starting out at your precinct, it's a whole different thing, when you irritate your commanding officer so much that he's ready to fire you, simply for breathing. Constable Jackson Forge wants to do a great job at work, but the boss simply doesn't care for him, at all. Jackson takes on an impossible case, to hopefully get onto the boss's good side. A local cabbie is missing, there are some very important people who have also disappeared, the officers don't know if any of them are dead, alive or just missing.
Kit Turner is a gang leader, she runs a mismatched crew who can get objects, sometimes a little money, that she uses to help the poor and helpless occupants who live on Blackfriars Lane.
Jackson is sure that Kit is a thief, but she has a certain skill-set that would be very helpful to him, since he is unfamiliar with everyone in the neighborhood. He and Kit strike up a deal for her to help him find the missing cabbie. She takes him off the beaten path and they run into all sorts of mischief.
This book is a new idea, a little mystery, a little romance with interesting characters that hold your attention.
Many thanks to Barbour Publishing for the complimentary copy, I was under no obligation to post a review.
Claudia
Jan 1, 2021
Intriguing
While it took this book a while to grab my interest, once it did I was totally hooked. The story is centered around the exploits of a rookie constable and a street swindler and con-woman who strives to stay just barely on the side of right in her efforts to care for the poor of Blackfriars. Through no desire of their own, they join forces toward a common goal, finding a missing jarvey, a taxi driver of the day in 1885 London. What caught and held my interest was the author's ability to plan out convincing cons, and her knowledge of the types of manipulation to be employed. Throughout the second half of the book, I found myself highlighting points of wisdom relating to finding and pursuing God's purpose for one's life and the positive role failure may play. I was struck by the comment that failure is but an instructor, not an undertaker.
I am very grateful to have received a complimentary copy of The Thief of Blackfriars Lane from Shiloh Run Press, an imprint of Barbour Publishing, via NetGalley, without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Amy
Dec 29, 2020
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane is Michelle Griep�s newest release. I have read all of her previous books and this one is by far my favorite to date. I adored Jackson and Kit. They were a fabulous duo and am so glad to get to know them. I found their scenes together to be delightful and full of adventure. I enjoyed the vivid historical details that made me feel as though I was right being transported back in time. I thought it was so very good and should not be missed.
I am giving The Thief of Blackfriars Lane a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend for readers who enjoy clean historical fiction. I look forward to reading more like this one by Michelle Griep in the future.
I received The Thief of Blackfriars Lane from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
