The first in a sharp, witty series of Victorian mystery novels, The Tumbling Girl sees an unlikely duo team up to solve a grisly spate of murders. 1876, Victorian London. Minnie Ward, the feisty scriptwriter for the Variety Palace Music Hall, is devastated when her best friend is found brutally murdered. She enlists the help of private detective Albert Easterbrook, who already has his hands full trying to catch the notorious Hairpin Killer. But Minnie can't help getting involved in the investigation, and as the bodies begin to pile up, Albert's burgeoning feelings for his amateur partner start to interfere... A dazzling debut for fans of Sarah Waters and Elizabeth Macneal, and shows like Miss Scarlet and the Duke.

* Galleys available for reps, booksellers, press and reviewers.

* Seeking quotes from relevant endorsers such as Anna Mazzola, Elizabeth Macneal and Essie Fox.

* Submitting to book club boxes, radio book clubs and book of the month picks.

* Seeking coverage in relevant outlets such as the Sunday Times Crime Club, Literary Hub's Crime Reads and the Debut Digest.

* Big social media outreach to both our existing cohort of bloggers and bookstagrammers, while targeting big crime and historical fiction reviewers to ensure the best possible positioning.

* UK Bookshop tour planned for Bridget, who is based in Norwich, with a view to hosting online events for overseas readers.

* The sequel to The Tumbling Girl, The Innocents, will be released quickly after the first, in August. We will be organising a preorder campaign soon after the release of Walsh's debut in order to capitalise on coverage.

* Submission to the CWA crime writing awards and other relevant awards.

About the Author
Bridget Walsh was born in London to Irish immigrant parents. She studied English literature and was an English teacher for 23 years, before leaving the profession to pursue her writing. Bridget lives in Norwich with her husband, Micky, and her two dogs.

Reviews
'Walsh does a splendid job depicting Minnie's flea-bitten yet appealing theatrical world and Albert's monied yet treacherous milieu' Wall Street Journal

'A narrative that neatly weds historical detail and quiet wit' Sunday Times

'A sparkling novel and a complete delight to read. The characters and world are wild, vivid and enchanting. A wry, warm and proper rib-tickling slice of dirty Victorian gothic . . . I can't wait to see what Minnie and Albert are up to next' Julia Crouch, author of The Daughters

'Beautifully evocative, deftly plotted and with engaging characters, it was a page-turner from beginning to end' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of What Eden Did Next

'A brilliantly written page-turner. A bravura performance tumbling us into a compelling mystery in a vivid, richly imagined world. You can smell the greasepaint and hear the roar of the crowd on every page' Imogen Robertson, author of The Paris Winter

'Minnie Ward is a woman you want to follow through all the wicked twists and turns of Victorian London. Bridget writes wonderfully. It had me on the edge of my seat until the final page' S. J. Bennett, author of Murder Most Royal

'I absolutely loved The Tumbling Girl. Bridget Walsh is a fresh and fabulous new voice in historical crime fiction' Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The King's Jewel

'Brilliant . . . Beautifully written . . . keeps you guessing till the end' A. J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer

'Gripping, dark and thrilling and takes the reader on a rollercoaster journey from music hall to gentleman's club and back again; all in the company of two engaging protagonists' W. C. Ryan, author of A House of Ghosts

'An accomplished crime murder mystery, with an addictively gritty plot and truly remarkable cast of characters . . . deliciously dark and compelling' Essie Fox, author of The Somnambulist

'One of the most engaging double acts I've read in ages. Delightful, dark and depraved' Trevor Wood, author of You Can Run

'A racy and thrilling ride that doesn't let up till the last sentence. Superbly done' Femi Kayode, author of Lightseekers

'Walsh resurrects the culture and crimes of Victoriana without cliche or condescension, but with warmth, wit, remarkable texture and rare authority' Tom Benn, author of Oxblood

'Smart, funny and expertly plotted, The Tumbling Girl cartwheels off the page . . . A cracking start to a charismatic and distinctive series' Emma Styles, author of No Country for Girls

'Walsh's diligent research pays off in spades here, and her rich and nuanced portrayal of the period will leave readers feeling like they're on the soggy streets of London. Imogen Robertson readers will be eager for a sequel to this un-put-downable mystery' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

'This atmospheric debut historical mystery captures the world of music halls and the danger to women in Victorian London. Will appeal to fans of Leonard Goldberg's 'Daughter of Sherlock Holmes' mysteries, Sherry Thomas's 'Lady Sherlock' books, or the show Miss Scarlet and the Duke' Library Journal (Starred Review)

'Minnie's world reeks of greasepaint, stale tobacco and oysters, populated by characters J. B. Priestley would have been proud of' Katherine Mezzacappa, Historical Novel Society

Book Information
ISBN 9781913547516
Author Bridget Walsh
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Gallic Books
Publisher Gallic Books