The Innocents. Pushkin Vertigo

by Bridget Walsh

ISBN: 9781805335818

Published: 2026-03-03

The thrilling sequel to the prize-winning historical murder mystery set in Victorian London, The Tumbling Girl “Triumphant . . . Vivid period detail, clever plotting, and thoughtful characterizations. This series merits a long run” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A dramatic return to the music hall, as Minnie does it again. Rich with theatrical detail and brimming with brilliant characters, this is a series not to be missed” — SJ Bennett, author of Murder Most Royal Still reeling from the gruesome murders of the previous year, Minnie Ward is appointed manager of the Variety Palace. Times are hard, with performers shunning the 'cursed' music hall, and Minnie's relationship with Detective Albert Easterbrook is more complicated than ever. Despite the success of their last case, Minnie is terrified of the feelings that have started to grow between them. She has decided it’s definitely better for all involved if they stay as far away from each other as possible… But when another...