The Thames River Murders - Paperback

The Thames River Murders: A Captain Lacey Regency Mystery

Captain Lacey is asked by Peter Thompson of the Thames River Police to help him investigate a cold case-the murder of a woman found near the docks Thompson patrols. The investigation was sidelined, considered unsolvable, but Thompson has long wished to find her killer.

Captain Lacey joins him in the hunt, entering a part of society that is closed to outsiders. Meanwhile, he must deal with his daughter's debut and more developments in his new domestic life, including a anonymous blackmailer who's out to ruin Lacey any way he can.

A Compelling Historical Mystery Series

This installment in the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries series combines authentic period detail with gripping crime investigation. Set against the backdrop of Regency-era London's dangerous docklands, the novel explores the darker corners of early 19th-century society through the eyes of a determined investigator.

The story weaves together multiple narrative threads: a decades-old murder case that refuses to stay buried, the social complexities of a daughter's society debut, and the menacing presence of an anonymous blackmailer. Captain Lacey must navigate both the closed world of London's dockside communities and the rigid expectations of Regency society.

Perfect for Historical Mystery Readers

Fans of British detective fiction and period mysteries will appreciate the authentic historical setting and complex character development. The partnership between Captain Lacey and Thames River Police officer Peter Thompson brings together different perspectives on justice and investigation in an era before modern forensics.

Ashley Gardner, a pseudonym for NY Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley, brings her signature attention to historical detail and character-driven storytelling to this engaging mystery novel.