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The House on Half Moon Street - A Leo Stanhope Case

by Alex Reeve
RM33.25 MYR Now RM18.31 MYR Save 45% more
The House on Half Moon Street - A Leo Stanhope Case - Thryft
The House on Half Moon Street - A Leo Stanhope Case - Thryft

Victorian mystery with a transgender protagonist twist.

If you're into historical mysteries with a deeply personal element, "The House on Half Moon Street" could be a match. Not only does it transport you to the murky depths of Victorian London, but it also offers a compelling perspective through its transgender hero, Leo Stanhope, adding a layer of complexity to the character-driven story. It's a thought-provoking blend of suspense and social commentary.

  • The Polari Prize Nominee for First Book (2019)
  • CWA Historical Dagger Nominee (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The House on Half Moon Street - A Leo Stanhope Case

by Alex Reeve
RM33.25 MYR Now RM18.31 MYR Save 45% more
ISBN: 9781408892695
Authors: Alex Reeve
Publisher: Raven Books
Date of Publication: 2018-05-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Mystery, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.61
(rated by 1836 readers)

Description

Everyone has a secret... Only some lead to murder.Leo Stanhope. Assistant to a London coroner; in love with Maria; and hiding a very big secret. For Leo was born Charlotte, but knowing he was meant to be a man – despite the evidence of his body – he fled his family home at just fifteen, and has been living as Leo ever since: his original identity known only to a few trusted people.But then Maria is found dead and Leo is accused of her murder. Desperate to find her killer and under suspicion from all those around him, he stands to lose not just the woman he loves, but his freedom and, ultimately, his life.A wonderfully atmospheric debut, rich in character and setting, in The House on Half Moon Street Alex Reeve has created a world that crime readers will want to return to again and again.
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Similar Reads

Victorian mystery with a transgender protagonist twist.

If you're into historical mysteries with a deeply personal element, "The House on Half Moon Street" could be a match. Not only does it transport you to the murky depths of Victorian London, but it also offers a compelling perspective through its transgender hero, Leo Stanhope, adding a layer of complexity to the character-driven story. It's a thought-provoking blend of suspense and social commentary.

  • The Polari Prize Nominee for First Book (2019)
  • CWA Historical Dagger Nominee (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.