The Mermaid in the Basement

Set in 1857 London, this historical mystery follows Serafina Trent, a wealthy widow and skeptical scientist, as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her brother's alleged involvement in a actress's murder. Breaking Victorian norms, she teams up with unlikely allies, including a passionate storyteller with a criminal past, to prove her brother’s innocence. Richly evoking Victorian England, this novel promises an engaging blend of mystery, history, and intrigue.