Night's Child

In "Night's Child," the fifth novel of Maureen Jennings’s acclaimed historical mystery series, 13-year-old Agnes Fisher's troubling fainting spell at school uncovers two shocking photographs in her desk, leading her teacher, Amy Slade, to seek help from the police. One photograph depicts a deceased baby while the other suggests a disturbing exploitation of Agnes. Determined to protect the young girl, Detective Murdoch embarks on a quest to identify the photographer and bring him to justice. This gripping tale dives into dark themes while exploring the societal issues of the time.