Reviews for Murder in Grub Street (Sir John Fielding Series #2)

The average rating for Murder in Grub Street (Sir John Fielding Series #2) based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-06-17 00:00:00 R C Thompson Jr This is proving to be another really good historical mystery series, set in 18th century London and full of interesting details and facts. Murder in Grub Street features the story of Sir John Fielding who was not only Magistrate of the Bow Street Court and the famous Bow Street Runners, but was also brother to Henry Fielding, the noted author of works such as The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling: Part 1. The story is told from the point of view of Jeremy, a young orphan who has through a series of events ended up being in Sir John's household. There are numerous murders, lots of weird comings and goings from a strange religious sect and plenty of detail about life in London in 1765. All of it well written and fascinating to read.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-07-15 00:00:00 Ronnie Bennett A sensational opening to the book finds a seemingly mad poet with a blood stained axe in his hands at the scene of a triple murder in Grub Street. It appears to be an open and shut case but Sir John Fielding, the blind magistrate of the Bow Street Court, has his doubts. Aiding by his young assistant, Jeremy (who relates the tale), he sets out to find out the truth of the matter. He calls on one of the literary giants of the day, Dr Samuel Johnson, who adds his wisdom to the investigation. Then, once a strange religious sect, the Brethren of the Spirit, appear running amok in Covent Garden Sir John's attention is brought to bear on them. In an exciting, lively tale, which admirably captures the feel and turbulent times of the period, Sir John and his allies finally unmask the true perpetrators of the crime and dispense suitable justice. Meanwhile Sir John finds romance, marries and with his lady wife he sets up a charity, 'The Magdalene House for Penitent Prostitutes'!