About the Book
Book: The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane
Author: Michelle Griep
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Release Date: April, 2024
Wife. Mother. Homemaker. Detective. Kit Forge wears many hats, and if that’s not enough, she’s partnered with her father to open a new detective agency. It’s hard to be all things to all people, but Kit never shies away from the impossible. Despite her hard work and good intentions, some things fall through the cracks.
Namely, her husband.
But Jackson barely notices. He’s too busy putting out his own fires. As the new chief inspector of a busy London station, he must salvage the disaster left behind by the former police chief—an obstacle made all the harder when the superintendent breathes an ultimatum down his neck.
Against her father’s advice, Kit takes on a case involving a missing child, one in which she and Jackson become a little too emotionally involved. . .and end up endangering their own little girl in the process.
Can Kit and Jackson learn that just because they can say yes doesn’t mean they should?
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About the Author
Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan.
More from Michelle
Oh Inspiration…Wherefore Art Thou?
There are several questions I am asked frequently as an author.
“Hey, how much money do you make?”
“Can you help me get my book published?”
“How come it takes you so long to finish a story?”
But probably the most common query is this: what sorts of things inspire you? Now that is a question I can go on and on about! Don’t panic, though. I’ll be brief.
Story ideas come from every place imaginable. I’ve had plot thoughts from watching kids’ movies or even from eavesdropping at a coffee shop (note: beware what you say in public). TV series are also a favorite of mine, so much so that my latest release, The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane, is loosely based on one of my all-time favorite PBS series.
Have you seen this show? If not, do yourself a favor and ride that pony. If you have, then you know what I’m talking about. Either way, you should know that, the main character, is a detective in Victorian London—a very sassy yet classy lady. And that’s what struck me light a lightning bolt.
This woman is Kit, the heroine in my Blackfriars series, like right there on the big screen.
So, for book III, I decided I’d let ol’ Kit open her own private investigation agency with the help of her father, a recently retired police sergeant. Of course much intrigue and chaos ensues, just like in my all-time favorite PBS series, bringing the Blackfriars series to a satisfying end.
Inspiration honestly comes from anywhere, so next time you’re rubbing elbows with an author, beware. You just might end up as a character in their next book.
My Review
I’ve loved the Blackfriars series by author Michelle Griep. She’s done a great job of putting the reader in the setting. The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane can be read as a stand alone but it will make more sense if you read books 1 & 2; The Thief of Blackfriars Lane and The Bride of Blackfriars Lane. The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane wraps it up nicely and of course with a bang. So many twists and turns kept me guessing.
Kit and Jackson have grown and matured through the course of the series. I really enjoy them. Full of spunk yet with hearts for others, sometimes these attributes take them in the wrong direction. And I appreciate how Kit’s relationship with her father has grown. Of course now we have an adorable baby as well. All the characters make a thoroughly enjoyable book, full of all of the emotions.
If you enjoy Christian historical fiction with a clean romance, or maybe two, then I highly recommend the entire Blackfriars Lane series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
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Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, May 5 (Author Interview)
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Tell Tale Book Reviews, May 6
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Holly’s Book Corner, May 8
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon e-gift card and a print copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link to enter.
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Thank you for your lovely review of Secrets and Wishes and taking the time to feature it on your blog today, Vicky. What a blessing to me!
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