I have read the first two books in this series. If you know me at all by now, you know that unlike my mum, I read series in order. We start with the main protagonist in gaol (Newgate I think, which is where the Old Bailey court is today) for not paying his debts. His life is in array, his wife is dead, and he and his 10 year old son have a fractured relationship.

The writing in this book is superb, you really feel like you're there and although she of the subject matter is really grim, it's true to the time. Without revealing a spoiler, I also like how the love interest storyline didn't go as we expected it to. Love is complex no matter what century you're in.

I have already bought the next in the series but I won't be reading it for a while. I like to give other books a chance.