In the fog of Victorian London, a killer stalks the slums.
London, 1884. When reporter Penny Green’s prized possessions – her father’s expedition diaries – are stolen from her in a street robbery, she’s determined to get them back. Her pursuit leads her into the notorious St Giles Rookery slum and straight into a murder scene. To her shock, Penny finds herself implicated in the crime.
Desperate to clear her name, Penny teams up with Inspector James Blakely of Scotland Yard and begins to uncover the slum’s tragic secrets – unsolved murders and a community ignored by authorities.
Can Penny unravel the mystery of her father’s final journey, find the killer and clear her name? Or will the secrets of the past claim another life in the fog-shrouded alleyways of London?
A gripping Victorian mystery that blends historical intrigue with page-turning suspense. The Rookery is the second instalment in the bestselling Penny Green series.
Readers love The Rookery and the Penny Green series:
‘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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Book 1 had me hooked. Now I’m invested in these characters. I can’t wait to read another one!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A Victorian Delight!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you like Agatha Christie books you are going to like this one.’ 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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Rookery is book 2 in the Penny Green Victorian Mystery Series by Emily Organ. Available as ebook, paperback and audiobook. Free to read with Kindle Unlimited.
Book 1 – Limelight
Book 2 – The Rookery
Book 3 – The Maid’s Secret
Book 4 – The Inventor
Book 5 – Curse of the Poppy
Book 6 – The Bermondsey Poisoner
Book 7 – An Unwelcome Guest
Book 8 – Death at the Workhouse
Book 9 – The Gang of St Bride’s
Book 10 – Murder in Ratcliffe
Book 11 – The Egyptian Mystery
Book 12 – The Camden Spiritualist