A gripping, well researched and entertaining true crime story that kept me hooked. I appreciated the historical part and the details about the investigation. An excellent book. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

The book covers the story of the unsolved murder of Matilda Hacker, whose body was discovered concealed in the cellar of the boarding house where she had resided prior to her death. It is well researched and covers interesting historical details of the time, particularly of the living circumstances of Victorians who used boarding houses; some details about the relationships between servants and their employers; the love of lurid tales in the tabloids, and something about the treatment of mental health conditions and the criminal justice system. It was all very interesting - but unfortunately, the answer as to who it was who did murder Matilda Hacker can only remain speculation, which makes the story feel somewhat unfinished - but of course cannot be helped as it is a true story! With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.