The Widow's Secret: Bella Wallis Mystery - Brian Thompson

'The Widow's Secret' by Brian Thompson tells the story of Bella Wallis, a mysterious widow who leads a secret life writing sensationalist novels under the pen-name of Henry Ellis Margam. Upon finding a crested cigar case near the body of a dead prostitute, Bella has a potential plot for her latest book unfolding before her very eyes. With help from her misfit band of friends, Bella embarks on a dangerous trail which leads her into the sordid world of Lord Bolsover. I have to admit that I picked out this book mainly due to its interesting cover, and the fact that I do enjoy a good Victorian detective story - unfortunately, after reading this book, I came to the ...  Read the complete review