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In a time of grand airships and steam-powered cars, the death of a penniless young maid will hardly make the front page. But part-time airship waitress and music hall dancer Julia Bairstow is shattered by her sister's murder. When Lady Law, the most notorious private detective in Britain, offers to investigate the case pro bono, Julia jumps at the chance—even against the advice of Constable Al Grant, who takes her protection surprisingly to heart.
Lady Law puts Scotland Yard to shame. She's apprehended Jack the Ripper and solved countless other cold-case crimes. No one knows how she does it, but it's brought her fortune, renown and even a title. But is she really what she claims to be—a genius at deducing? Or is Al right and she is not be trusted?
Julia is determined to find out the truth, even if it means turning sleuth herself—and turning the tables on Lady Law...
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My 2 Cents:

This was a surprising read I was not expecting time travel. This is the first "Steampunk" book I have read. Lady Law solves over 600 cases and make Scotland Yard look foolish, but the way she solves these cases are mysterious at best. I didn't like that she goes about solving the cases illegally. At least she will share her methods while in prison. It was a quick read.