Publisher's Synopsis
"Miss Green, the actress Lizzie Dixie has been murdered." I stared at the young inspector. "But it's impossible. She drowned. Years ago."
London, 1883. Fleet Street's pioneering lady reporter Penny Green is stunned when a long-dead actress is found murdered in Highgate Cemetery. Lizzie Dixie supposedly drowned in the River Thames years ago, so how did she end up shot to death on a foggy October night? Penny's personal connection to the victim draws her in to the case, as does the charm of Scotland Yard inspector James Blakely. But her return to work sparks the attention of someone with evil intent.
Why did Lizzie fake her own death? Who knew she was still alive? With each revelation, the killer draws nearer. Can Penny unmask the culprit before she becomes the next victim? Or will the bright lights of Victorian London be forever dimmed by a killer lurking in the shadows?
An enthralling and atmospheric historical mystery that will have you reading deep into the night. Limelight is the first instalment in the bestselling Penny Green Victorian Mystery series.
Readers love Limelight and the Penny Green series:
'Limelight is one of the best murder mysteries I have ever read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved this book. Loved the two main characters. Best book l have read in the last two years. So excited to find an author this good. Cannot praise this book enough.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The best entertainment on a cold wintery weekend... If you like cosy murder stories this is a must read. Loved this book and already purchased book 2! Can't wait to see what new mystery Penny gets involved with!... so hard to put down! So captivating! ���� I loved this book ! It took me back to Victorian London with an outstanding female lead character.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A Victorian Delight!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you like Agatha Christie books you are going to like this one.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I have read all of this series of books. They are marvellous. I can hardly wait for the next one.'Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wonderfully atmospheric. You can almost taste the fog... Can't wait for more.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I've loved every book in the series, rooting for Penny and James the entire way. Just the right amount of mystery that keeps the pages turning... And, as always, a fun amount of well-researched historical info. Emily Organ does a lovely job of finding just the right balance, which makes her books so much fun to read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A very captivating book... you are drawn right into the story from the beginning. Each scene makes you feel part of it, and a complete surprise twist at the end.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
