Review: The Lady in the Cellar: Murder, Scandal and Insanity in Victorian Bloomsbury

The Lady in the Cellar: Murder, Scandal and Insanity in Victorian Bloomsbury by Sinclair McKay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars




This is the true account of how in 1879 the decomposing body of a woman was found in the coal celler of number 4 Euston Square which at the time was a boarding House.

What follows is the police investigation into trying to find out who the woman was , who murdered her, why was she murdered and how come nobody in the house noticed that there had been a decomposing body in the celler for nearly two years.

The author gives the reader an in depth look at the case and gives some interesting insights as to what may have happened.Was it the maid, was it another boarder, was it the landlord or his wife. The case is bizarre from to start to finish with lots of twists and turns.

This part of my review contains spoilers

The book doesn't resolve what happened to the victim, Matilda Hacker nor does it in my opinion shed new light on to the mystery, but that is my opinion and others may feel differently.

A book I think will fascinate true crime readers and mystery readers alike.



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Review: Cassie's Tale

Cassie's Tale by Brian L. Porter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another GREAT rescue dog book from Mr. Porter.

A book that can be easily read in one sitting.

Cassie is the third book written by Mr. Porter about how he and his family share their home and their lives with an assortment of rescue dogs all with their own unique personalities and quirks.

This time we are introduced to Cassie the Yorkshire Terrier , Australian Terrier crossbreed she's tiny and looks so cute but don't be fooled her nickname is the mad ferret. Why you ask well I'm afraid I don't like to give spoilers so you will have to buy the book to out for yourself but what I will say is Cassie will steal your heart and your tennis balls if you don't watch her.

Recommended reading for animal lovers.

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