First published 1990
In 1881 London, Sally Lockhart's young daughter is targeted by an unknown enemy. As Sally investigates, she's drawn into a sinister plot masterminded by the enigmatic Tzaddik, a figure exploiting the city's Jewish immigrants. With her family at risk, Sally must outwit the Tzaddik's schemes and uncover the truth before it's too late.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: England, London (England), Great Britain, London, Londres (Inglaterra), Inglaterra
Period: 19th century, Victoria, 1837-1901, 1800-1950, Geschichte 1881
464 pages · Paperback · Scholastic