Part of Below Stairs Mystery
First published 2026
Kat Holloway accepts a case investigating strange occurrences at a Manchester Square residence in October 1884. She takes on the work eagerly, needing distraction from missing her daughter. Kat expects to expose simple pranks and identify whoever orchestrates the tricks. Instead, she uncovers something far more troubling beneath the surface. The house harbors dark secrets that go well beyond harmless mischief. As Kat digs deeper with her allies, she realizes genuine danger threatens if they fail to expose the truth. The investigation becomes a race against time to prevent worse catastrophes that could spiral beyond her control. What began as a straightforward case of debunking false supernatural claims transforms into something that tests Kat's resolve and detective skills.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, adult, adult-fiction, british-literature, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotionally-complex, mysterious, page-turning, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, investigation-thriller, personal-stakes, supernatural-mystery
Setting: Manchester Square, Manchester, England
Period: October 1884, Victorian Era, 19th Century
130 pages · Kindle Edition · JA / AG Publishing
Content warnings: death