If you're into historical mysteries with a deeply personal element, "The House on Half Moon Street" could be a match. Not only does it transport you to the murky depths of Victorian London, but it also offers a compelling perspective through its transgender hero, Leo Stanhope, adding a layer of complexity to the character-driven story. It's a thought-provoking blend of suspense and social commentary.

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• The Polari Prize Nominee for First Book (2019)
• CWA Historical Dagger Nominee (2019)

Everyone has a secret... Only some lead to murder.Leo Stanhope. Assistant to a London coroner; in love with Maria; and hiding a very big secret. For Leo was born Charlotte, but knowing he was meant to be a man – despite the evidence of his body – he fled his family home at just fifteen, and has been living as Leo ever since: his original identity known only to a few trusted people.But then Maria is found dead and Leo is accused of her murder. Desperate to find her killer and under suspicion from all those around him, he stands to lose not just the woman he loves, but his freedom and, ultimately, his life.A wonderfully atmospheric debut, rich in character and setting, in The House on Half Moon Street Alex Reeve has created a world that crime readers will want to return to again and again.

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