A Case of Spirits

In a world captivated by the spiritualist movement, where séances and the occult are increasingly popular, detectives Cribb and Thackeray are drawn into a case involving a series of burglaries at séance sites. As the investigation unfolds, a medium is murdered, prompting the detectives to navigate a web of eccentric suspects and delve into the mysteries of table-turning and supposed communications with the dead. Their journey leads them through a blend of art crime and supernatural intrigue, raising questions about truth and deception in Victorian society.