When information is power, secrets are worth lives.

London, 1759

Lizzie Hardwicke has learned to escape her history and survive the perilous streets of Soho within the walls of Mrs Farley’s Bawdy House, a reputable brothel. But entertaining wealthy customers may not be so profitable when one of them is brutally murdered after a night with her.

Lizzie must escape the investigator Davenport’s suspicious eye by solving the murder herself. But the deeper she goes, the more bodies pile up. From her customers to the doorman, everyone has something to hide. All Lizzie needs to do is find the person willing to kill for theirs, before they come for her.

Death and the Harlot is the first instalment of the gripping and vividly imagined historical mystery series.

Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Diana Gabaldon, echoing the atmospheric pull of a Nancy Drew–esque mystery.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

'A wild ride through the seedy side of 1750s London... Lizzie Hardwicke is razor sharp and brilliantly original. I couldn't put it down' - JOE HEAP, author of When the Music Stops

'This novel is a refreshing add to the historical mystery genre. Atmospheric and full of authentic details... Brava to this new, engaging voice and her strong woman protagonist!' - KAREN ODDEN, author of A Lady in the Smoke

'A gripping page-turner with a sassy and fabulously original heroine in the form of Lizzie Hardwicke – I loved it!' - ANNIE LYONS, author of Eudora Honeysett is Quite Well, Thank You

'Georgina Clarke retained my interest right the way through, aided by her excellent use of smoke and mirrors, pointing the finger of suspicion at many characters.' - Goodreads Review

'A truly gripping story that is full of historical atmosphere and a devilish plot.' - Goodreads Review