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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

With each new book by Michelle Griep that I read, I fall more in love with her writing style. I have been a fan since the very first one but I sincerely believe that The Thief of Blackfriars Lane<\/em> is definitely the best one yet!<\/p>\n

I have been an avid reader for more years than I care to admit and I found this delightful tale to have an original plot with unique characters and enough twists and surprises to keep even the shrewdest reader guessing. The hero is a somewhat bumbling and naive young constable whose desire is to save the world from crime. Somehow everything he attempts turns out so wrong that he comes within inches of losing his job multiple times. Of course one of his first street encounters is with Kit Turner, a young woman wise to the ways of the street who prides herself on not stealing but isn’t above conning some money to help those who are in desperate need. Somehow Jackson and Kit find themselves joining forces in order to find a missing man and what an adventure it is.<\/p>\n

Through the author’s vivid descriptions I found myself traipsing the sewers beneath the city streets or running down a darkened back alley alongside Kit and Jackson. I could almost smell the brine and fish from the Thames and the stench of the sewers. A number of notable characters filled the pages of this story and several of them had a surprise or two in store for its readers. This book is a must read so I will leave a few secrets for readers to discover on their own. Unless you absolutely hate historical fiction blended with action and suspense, you must buy this book!<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Book: <\/strong>The Thief of Blackfriars Lane<\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Michelle Griep<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/b>Christian historical<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s Often a Fine Line Between a Criminal and a Saint<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constable Jackson Forge intends to make the world safer, or at least the streets of Victorian London. But that\u2019s Kit Turner\u2019s domain, a swindler who runs a crew that acquires money the old-fashioned way\u2014conning the rich to give to the poor. When a local cab driver goes missing, Jackson is tasked with finding the man, and the only way to do that is by enlisting Kit\u2019s help. If Jackson doesn\u2019t find the cabby, he\u2019ll be fired. If Kit doesn\u2019t help Jackson, he\u2019ll arrest her for thievery. Yet neither of them realize those are the least of their problems.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Michelle Griep<\/strong>\u2019s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper\u2019s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood\u2019s Ward, A Heart Deceived, <\/em>and Gallimore,<\/em> but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan<\/em>. If you\u2019d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest<\/p>\n

MORE FROM MICHELLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zootopia in Victorian London<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I admit it. I like kid\u2019s movies. You know, the animated sort that entertain both young and old alike. One of my favorites is Zootopia<\/em>, a rollicking adventure about a bunny whose dream it is to be a police officer and make the streets of the big city safe for all animals. In fact, I loved it so much that I thought why not set it in Victorian London?<\/p>\n

So I did.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s what The Thief of Blackfriars Lane<\/em> is all about, but that meant I had to do a little digging into the history of police force of the late 1800\u2019s. Here\u2019s what I learned\u2026<\/p>\n

The Metropolitan Police (founded in 1829 by Robert Peel) was composed mostly of young men, many of whom were recruited from rural areas. Few were from London, the philosophy being that they would thus be free from local patronage and influence.<\/p>\n

It is a bit of an anomaly that hero Jackson Forge and his friend, Officer Baggett, carry a sidearm. Some did, but most relied on truncheons. It was up to the officer. Revolvers were usually only supplied after the death of a police officer by an armed criminal, at the discretion of the Divisional Officer, or if a constable requested to use one during night duty. In 1884, after the deaths of several police officers, the Home Office ordered nearly a thousand revolvers from Webley & Scott to be issued to branches of the London police. . .which is where I got the idea of a shipment of guns for the villain to attempt to steal.<\/p>\n

Police detectives were recruited from within the ranks of existing uniformed officers. There were actually women on the force at the time, employed as police matrons. But these were behind-the-scenes workers, tasked with guarding women and children. If my heroine, Kit, were to be out in public, serving as Jackson\u2019s assistant, she\u2019d have to keep her job secret. The first female police officer wasn\u2019t seen on the streets until 1919.<\/p>\n

And so, armed with that information, I wrote the adventures of not a police bunny and a con artist fox, but of Jackson Forge, a fresh-faced constable, and his thorn in the side, swindler Kit Turner. Snatch up your own copy and enjoy a visit to Victorian London!<\/p>\n

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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of The Thief of Blackfriars Lane!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/1062a\/the-thief-of-blackfriars-lane-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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