The Thief of Blackfriars Lane

The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep is a stand-alone novel set in 1880’s London, England. Constable Jackson Forge is new to the constabulary but he has high hopes of making the streets a safer place for everyone. Kit Turner and her crew roam those streets looking for easy marks to swindle. When Jackson is tasked with finding a missing cabbie, he enlists Kits help. What they find could cost them both their lives. This story takes you on a journey through the streets of London during Victorian times. From ball rooms to prison cells, back alleys to grand avenues you get a feel for the time period. The drama between Jackson and Kit was quite entertaining. I liked Kit’s resourcefulness, her compassion and her ability to take care of herself. The suspense through-out kept you turning the page to find out what happened next. I would definitely recommend this book. I received this book from Celebrate-Lit for my honest review.

Anytime I pick up a book by Michelle Griep, I know I am in for a treat. The Thief of Blackfriars Lane is no exception. The story is sensory-rich. It pulls the reader smack dab into the scenes of Victorian London--the underground tunnels and sewer, and the murky waters of the Thames. Kit, a sassy Blackfriars street brat, and Jackson, a straightlaced police constable are an unlikely and unstoppable pair as they team up to find a missing man. Jackson's only hold over her is a special trinket that she desperately wants returned. Their escapades take them to meet with individuals from the dregs of society to the Lord Mayor of London and reveal political intrigue and interesting, life-changing information. And then that first kiss--wow. Readers who enjoy action-packed historical fiction, coupled with an enchanting romance, will not want to miss the Thief of Blackfriars Lane. I received a complimentary copy of this book via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required, and the opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.

The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep Barbour Publishing Reviewed by: mrsboone4 6 January 2021 It's one thing to be a new constable just starting out at your precinct, it's a whole different thing, when you irritate your commanding officer so much that he's ready to fire you, simply for breathing. Constable Jackson Forge wants to do a great job at work, but the boss simply doesn't care for him, at all. Jackson takes on an impossible case, to hopefully get onto the boss's good side. A local cabbie is missing, there are some very important people who have also disappeared, the officers don't know if any of them are dead, alive or just missing. Kit Turner is a gang leader, she runs a mismatched crew who can get objects, sometimes a little money, that she uses to help the poor and helpless occupants who live on Blackfriars Lane. Jackson is sure that Kit is a thief, but she has a certain skill-set that would be very helpful to him, since he is unfamiliar with everyone in the neighborhood. He and Kit strike up a deal for her to help him find the missing cabbie. She takes him off the beaten path and they run into all sorts of mischief. This book is a new idea, a little mystery, a little romance with interesting characters that hold your attention. Many thanks to Barbour Publishing for the complimentary copy, I was under no obligation to post a review.

The Thief of Blackfriars Lane is Michelle Griep’s newest release. I have read all of her previous books and this one is by far my favorite to date. I adored Jackson and Kit. They were a fabulous duo and am so glad to get to know them. I found their scenes together to be delightful and full of adventure. I enjoyed the vivid historical details that made me feel as though I was right being transported back in time. I thought it was so very good and should not be missed. I am giving The Thief of Blackfriars Lane a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend for readers who enjoy clean historical fiction. I look forward to reading more like this one by Michelle Griep in the future. I received The Thief of Blackfriars Lane from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.