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The Mangle Street murders, M.R.C Kasasian

The Mangle Street murders

M.R.C Kasasian

MagnaGower Street Detective, bk. 1

Ms. March Middleton leaves her estate to take up residence with her guardian, Sidney Grice. Although Grice is a well-known private detective, his relationship with March's family is somewhat mysterious. Once she arrives, Grice's help is sought by a widow whose daughter has been murdered and whose son-in-law has been arrested. Although the woman insists he is innocent, she doesn't have the required fee and Grice refuses the case. March, however is touched by the woman's pleas and offers to pay for the investigation herself. As they seek clues throughout the East End, March becomes convinced of the man's innocence while Grice maintains the man is guilty