A Necessary Murder

In 1863 Stoke Newington, the brutal murder of young Margaret Lovejoy sends shockwaves through London. Days later, a similar crime occurs on Heloise Chancey's doorstep, plunging the courtesan and detective into a dangerous investigation. As Heloise delves deeper, her maid, Amah Li Leen, confronts her own past, revealing secrets that intertwine with the present.

For fans of historical crime fiction, A Necessary Murder offers a thrilling journey through Victorian London's opulent Mayfair and shadowy Limehouse. Experience a world of suspense, deceit, and a compelling heroine who navigates the dark twists and turns of a society teeming with secrets.

M.J's father is Chinese-Indonesian and her mother has English-Irish heritage. Being Eurasian herself means that she has always been interested in portraying racially hybridised characters.

Although M.J. grew up in Australia, she has always favoured British fiction, especially in the crime genre. Her inspirations include Agatha Christie, Allingham and Sayers, Val McDermid, Peter Robinson, R.D. Wingfield and Reginald Hill.

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