No Comfort for the Lost

Set in 1860s San Francisco, this atmospheric historical mystery introduces nurse Celia Davies and detective Nicholas Greaves as they navigate a city filled with social upheaval and danger. When a Chinese patient is murdered and her brother-in-law is accused, their investigation uncovers a complex web of secrets across Chinatown, the Barbary Coast, and beyond. With themes of justice and resilience, the story explores the resilience of those fighting for the downtrodden amid a backdrop of historic unrest.