Review: The Highgate Cemetery Murder

Gemma Tate’s brother is dead. Cryptic messages in his pocket journal suggest that he might have been murdered. Inspector Sebastian Bell is trying to redeem himself in the eyes of his supervisor. He’s been handed a murder case where a young aristocrat was murdered then put on display in Highgate Cemetery. Gemma brings her concerns to the police and soon she and Sebastian realize the two cases are definitely connected. Danger seems to lurk everywhere as the pair try to bring the killer to justice.

“Murder at Highgate Cemetery” is a great start to a new series by Irina Shapiro. Mid-19th Century London is brought to life with a lively cast of characters. Both Gemma and Sebastian have trauma in their pasts and find sympathetic ears in each other. It is a quick read when you’re looking for an atmospheric mystery.

This book is great for those who like historical mysteries and historical mystery series.

I received an advance review copy from NetGalley and Storm Publishing for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.