''Historical fiction at its very best'' ELLY GRIFFITHS. A Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month. They will see me hang for this. London, 1855. In the grey mist of the early morning a body is dumped on the shore of the Thames by a boatman in a metal canoeTalk soon spreads of the killer and his striking accomplice: a young widow in mourning dress. Birdie Quinn''s sleeplessness led her to the river that morning. She has always been wilful, haughty, different... but is she a murderess? To clear her name, she must retrace the dead man''s footsteps to Orkney and the far northA dangerous journey for a woman alone, but one she must make to save her life. This gripping, richly layered historical thriller is perfect for fans of The Familiars, The House Between Tides and The Confessions of Franny Langton. ''Historical fiction at its very bestMesmerising setting, fantastic characters and a fascinating insight into a ruthless trade'' ELLY GRIFFITHS. ''What a joy! Reads like a classic nineteent