Inspector John McLevy is in charge of Leith, a suburb of Edinburgh. Victoria is on the throne, Disraeli her Prime Minister and an election has been called. Will Disraeli lose his position to William Gladstone? Victoria prefers Disraeli, but do the people?
A foul murder of a prostitute has been committed in Leith; she was struck down by an axe. McLevy and his constable Mulholland begin the investigation. Soon a second prostitute suffers the same fate. McLevy is now under pressure to find a serial killer. A young woman comes to him with information which points to a high ranking culprit; Gladstone himself! McLevy needs further information and proof. After watching Gladstone make a speech on the eve of the election, McLevy is prepared. He will follow Gladstone to gain the necessary proof.
Author David Ashton presents Victorian Scotland and England in vivid terms. He takes great effort to set up the crimes and the final climax. A good read.
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