In turn-of-the century New York City, midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy see birth and death—and even murder... When a routine delivery takes a dark turn, Sarah Brandt stumbles upon a shocking crime scene. Determined to unravel the mystery, she teams up with Detective Frank Malloy, delving into the city's gritty underbelly. As the investigation deepens, Sarah and Frank must confront dangerous criminals, navigate a world of corruption, and uncover shocking truths.  From the glittering balls of high society to the shadowy corners of vice, danger lurks at every corner. Victoria Thompson is the Edgar®-nominated author of the popular Gaslight Mystery series. She has written more than twenty historical romances, including Fortunes Lady, Murder on Bank Street, Sweet Texas Surrender, and many others. Thompson is a popular speaker and has given seminars to writers all over the country; she also teaches at Seton Hall University, where she earned her MFA. Thompson is the founder of Novelists, Inc., a national organization of published writers of popular fiction. She has also served on the board of directors of the Romance Writers of America and was cofounder of the New Jersey Romance Writers. She lives in central Pennsylvania.