A secret society. A deadly riddle. Can one intrepid reporter solve the puzzle before she becomes the next victim?
London, 1885. A gang of lady thieves is targeting Piccadilly's wealthy shoppers and no one's able to stop them. As frustrations build, the body of a young woman is pulled from the River Thames. Journalist Penny Green has a lot to write about, and she faces a new challenge when a stranger approaches her with a riddle. Could it lead her to the killer?
As Penny investigates, she discovers a mysterious gang known only as the Twelve Brides. Aided by Inspector James Blakely, Penny begins to unravel an intricate web of clues – the lady thieves influence reaches into the highest echelons of London society.
Time is running out for Penny - her impending marriage to James signals the end of her Fleet Street career. Can she crack the gang's cryptic code, unmask the culprits and solve the murder before her wedding day? Or will someone ensure she never makes it to the altar?
A gripping historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Readers love The Gange of St Bride's and the Penny Green series:
'MS. Organ has surpassed herself with the 'Gang of St Bride's.' There is intrigue with several different plots and page turning events. This is definitely one of my favorites.' Reader review, 5 stars
'SUPER, SUPER, SUPER. I have immensely enjoyed all of the Penny Green novels… this book was a fabulous read!... It's so wonderful to slip into what you know will be a captivating read with so many dear characters from previous novels in the series… You are a marvelous mystery writer!!!!! Your books are the only mystery books that I purchase!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Just could not put down. I give 5 stars to the previous 8 books in the Penny Green Series. Penny is gutsy & is someone who won't take NO for an answer… Ms Organ knows how to keep us reading on.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Another delightful story. I'm in love with this series. It is a delightful, entertaining escape from the news of the day.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I love the twist at the end! Totally unexpected.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Another winner. I'm sure that each book in this series can't be topped, but they just get better and better.' Reader review, 5 stars
'A Victorian Delight!' Reader review, 5 stars
'If you like Agatha Christie books you are going to like this one.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I have read all of this series of books. They are marvellous. I can hardly wait for the next one.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wonderfully written whodunit… unputdownable.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Good clean mystery in an enjoyable historical setting.' Reader review, 5 stars
''Ms. Organ draws you into Penny's world with her delicious descriptions and masterful storytelling.' Reader review, 5 stars
