Judges’ Comments
An intriguing and atmospheric story that transports us to Victorian London, and backstage at the Variety Palace Music Hall. Minnie Ward, a cockney scriptwriter and girl Friday is devastated when her best friend is brutally murdered. Enlisting the help of private detective Albert Easterbrook, she uncovers a gritty, twisty, tale of poverty, bias, and privilege.
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