Three children find themselves trawling the streets of Victorian London in a desperate search for a shameless murderer. The chase takes them on a journey into the underbelly of the City's notorious Rookeries which, rife with crime and gripped in a vice of depravity, reveal their sullied secrets. Encountering a host of colourful characters along the way, the children soon learn the importance of trust in a world shrouded in suspicion and lies. This novel delves into London's past, bringing to life the very essence of its communities and the mystery that darkens its streets at night. Like a Dickensian novel for children, it has all the necessary ingredients to charm and intrigue the reader in equal measure.