Children of the Shadows - by Erica Vetsch (Paperback)

About the Book

"Detective Daniel Swann and debutante Juliette Thorndike once again team up to solve a dangerous mystery--while trying to keep their growing romance secret. Someone is preying upon the street children of Regency London. They seem to think no one will notice when urchins go missing--and even if they are noticed, who will care? Daniel needs to do something about the missing children. But with recent revelations about his past and an unexpected, somewhat unwelcome inheritance to deal with, this is a terrible time to dive back into the seedy underbelly of the crime world. Nevertheless, he's still a Bow Street runner, and his partner Lady Juliette is sensitive to the plight of these wayward youngsters. They're on the case, searching shadowed alleys and coal-drenched streets to find the missing. But the tangle of expectation and the dynamics of power cannot be easily ignored, even if there are children in danger. When Daniel's past threatens to overwhelm his future, he will need a miracle and the help of his friends to both apprehend the villain and unravel his tangled family web. And it may be that his new responsibilities demand that he leave the children of the shadows to their terrible fate--or lose everything"--

Book Synopsis

"Each Erica Vetsch book is better than the last!"
--Joanna Davidson Politano

Detective Daniel Swann and debutante Juliette Thorndike once again team up to solve a dangerous mystery--while trying to keep their growing romance secret.

Someone is preying upon the street children of Regency London. They seem to think no one will notice when urchins go missing--and even if they are noticed, who will care?

Daniel needs to do something about the missing children. But with recent revelations about his past and an unexpected, somewhat unwelcome inheritance to deal with, this is a terrible time to dive back into the seedy underbelly of the crime world. Nevertheless, he's still a Bow Street runner, and his partner Lady Juliette is sensitive to the plight of these wayward youngsters. They're on the case, searching shadowed alleys and coal-drenched streets to find the missing.

But the tangle of expectation and the dynamics of power cannot be easily ignored, even if there are children in danger. When Daniel's past threatens to overwhelm his future, he will need a miracle and the help of his friends to both apprehend the villain and unravel his tangled family web. And it may be that his new responsibilities demand that he leave the children of the shadows to their terrible fate--or lose everything.

Erica Vetsch's popular Regency mystery series concludes with a bang, sure to satisfy readers who have hung on every page since book one.

Review Quotes

A multilayered Regency-era mystery with unexpected twists, appealing characters, sweetly satisfying romance, and an ending worth waiting for!--Julie ` Klassen, author of Shadows of Swanford Abbey (7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM)

An intriguing and compelling conclusion to the glittering Thorndike & Swann Series, and another great installment in the Haverly Universe! Children of the Shadows is Regency sleuthing at its finest. Full of romance, mystery, and the drama of the English aristocracy, this story will appeal to history lovers and those who enjoy PBS's Miss Scarlet and The Duke.--Gabrielle Meyer, author of When the Day Comes and In This Moment (7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM)

In this captivating conclusion to the adventures of Thorndike & Swann, Juliette and Daniel face their greatest tests yet--both in solving the case and in their unfolding romance. A deftly plotted mystery and a dash of romance combine in a page-turning tale sure to satisfy readers of Regency-set fiction and mystery fans alike. Twists abound and rich historical details vividly bring Regency London to life. A reading experience destined to delight!--Amanda Barratt, Chryst Award-winning author of The White Rose Resists (7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM)

Steeped in charming historical detail, Children of the Shadows will tug you deep into an Agatha-Christie-meets-Jane-Austen story world. Snuggle up, grab a cup of tea, and enjoy this intriguing Regency mystery.--Hannah Linder, award-winning author of Beneath His Silence and When Tomorrow Came (7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM)

With a cast of likable characters and Vetsch's perfect pacing, Children of the Shadows is a thoroughly enjoyable read sure to delight fans of Regency romance and mystery. Every word from start to finish weaves an engrossing story that is hard to put down and satisfying to finish. Readers will not be disappointed with this third book in the popular Thorndike & Swann series.--Kimberly Duffy, author of The Weight of Air (7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM)