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The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep – Review, Guest Post & Giveaway

January 24, 2021 by Suzie Waltner 10 Comments

About the Book

Book: The Thief of Blackfriars Lane

Author: Michelle Griep

Genre: Christian historical

There’s Often a Fine Line Between a Criminal and a Saint

Constable Jackson Forge intends to make the world safer, or at least the streets of Victorian London. But that’s Kit Turner’s domain, a swindler who runs a crew that acquires money the old-fashioned way—conning the rich to give to the poor. When a local cab driver goes missing, Jackson is tasked with finding the man, and the only way to do that is by enlisting Kit’s help. If Jackson doesn’t find the cabby, he’ll be fired. If Kit doesn’t help Jackson, he’ll arrest her for thievery. Yet neither of them realize those are the least of their problems.

 

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In My Opinion

In The Thief of Blackfriars Lane, Michelle Griep takes readers to parts of Victorian-era London rarely read in books. From tunnels to police stations and everywhere in between, Griep immerse readers in her setting and brings them along for the ride.

And what a fun ride it is!! Kit is smart and determined but underneath the tough exterior lies a heart of gold. Jackson is also determined and focused but plays by the rules, which Kit snubs her nose at. When these two get together, there is plenty of clashing of wills, but with the witty banter in almost every situation, I couldn’t help but enjoy each and every scene.

Add in the mystery that kept me guessing and the romance that builds at just the right pace, and this is my favorite of Griep’s books yet.

My Rating:

Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including
NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

About the Author

Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest

 

 

More from Michelle

Zootopia in Victorian London

I admit it. I like kid’s movies. You know, the animated sort that entertain both young and old alike. One of my favorites is Zootopia, a rollicking adventure about a bunny whose dream it is to be a police officer and make the streets of the big city safe for all animals. In fact, I loved it so much that I thought why not set it in Victorian London?

So I did.

And that’s what The Thief of Blackfriars Lane is all about, but that meant I had to do a little digging into the history of police force of the late 1800’s. Here’s what I learned…

The Metropolitan Police (founded in 1829 by Robert Peel) was composed mostly of young men, many of whom were recruited from rural areas. Few were from London, the philosophy being that they would thus be free from local patronage and influence.

It is a bit of an anomaly that hero Jackson Forge and his friend, Officer Baggett, carry a sidearm. Some did, but most relied on truncheons. It was up to the officer. Revolvers were usually only supplied after the death of a police officer by an armed criminal, at the discretion of the Divisional Officer, or if a constable requested to use one during night duty. In 1884, after the deaths of several police officers, the Home Office ordered nearly a thousand revolvers from Webley & Scott to be issued to branches of the London police. . .which is where I got the idea of a shipment of guns for the villain to attempt to steal.

Police detectives were recruited from within the ranks of existing uniformed officers. There were actually women on the force at the time, employed as police matrons. But these were behind-the-scenes workers, tasked with guarding women and children. If my heroine, Kit, were to be out in public, serving as Jackson’s assistant, she’d have to keep her job secret. The first female police officer wasn’t seen on the streets until 1919.

And so, armed with that information, I wrote the adventures of not a police bunny and a con artist fox, but of Jackson Forge, a fresh-faced constable, and his thorn in the side, swindler Kit Turner. Snatch up your own copy and enjoy a visit to Victorian London!

 

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of The Thief of Blackfriars Lane!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/1062a/the-thief-of-blackfriars-lane-celebration-tour-giveaway

 

Blog Stops

Be sure to visit the tour landing page to read more reviews and author interviews.

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Faith Creech says

    January 24, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you for your comments. I love Michelle”s books. Always so very good.

    Reply
    • Michelle Griep says

      January 26, 2021 at 7:48 PM

      Aww! Smile!

      Reply
  2. Debbie P says

    January 24, 2021 at 7:18 PM

    I enjoy historical fiction and this sounds like a really great read!

    Reply
  3. bn100 says

    January 24, 2021 at 8:44 PM

    nice cover

    Reply
  4. Paula Shreckhise says

    January 25, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    Michelle is one of my favorite authors. She writes Regency so well!

    Reply
    • Suzie Waltner says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:01 AM

      This one is set in the Victorian era–and she writes that well too!!

      Reply
  5. Roxanne C. says

    January 25, 2021 at 1:10 PM

    I love Michelle’s stories set in the Victorian era. Although The Thief of Blackfriars Lane takes place in a rougher area of London, I am sure this story will be exceed all expectations.

    Reply
  6. Judy WElbaum says

    January 26, 2021 at 6:39 PM

    Trust me you need to read this different take from this wonderful mind whirling author… this book is very different.. but ohhhhh sooo loved it…. hang on to your hat!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Michelle Griep says

      January 26, 2021 at 7:49 PM

      So glad you enjoyed your adventure with Kit and Jackson!

      Reply
  7. Caryl Kane says

    January 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    Excellent review, Suzie! Michelle Griep is an OUTSTANDING author. I’m excited to read this one. Thank you for hosting.

    Reply

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