The Darwin Affair by Tim Mason

When Charles Darwin came forward with his revolutionary ideas about evolution, his critics were many and some of them were not just outspoken but deadly serious that they wanted him gone. These were the dangerous men and they are the ones that Chief Inspector Charles Field needs to find and stop. All the main players are here- Charles Darwin, Queen Victoria and her Darwin supporter husband Albert, even the elusive Charles Dickens. Inspector Fields has his hands full trying to stop a fiendish serial murderer who leaves behind a grisly sign and prevent a royal assassination. To do so will pit him against the Church, the Crown, and the Police Department. Thank goodness he has a competent helpmate in his wife who must juggle between being the supportive wife, wise counsel and warrior when the danger gets too close to home. A masterful dark debut with smart characters who are true to the time period, witty dialogue, and a must for fans of Caleb Carr, Victorian mysteries or the many dark tales of Jack the Ripper.