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The second book in the acclaimed new historical crime series, set in Victorian London and featuring a transgender protagonist It’s been a year since Leo Stanhope lost the woman he loved, and came closing to losing his own life. Now more than ever, he is determined to keep his head down and stay safe, without risking any of those he holds dear. But Leo’s hopes are shattered when the police unexpectedly arrive at his lodgings: a woman has been found murdered at a club for anarchists, and Leo’s address is in her purse. Not only that, but a member of the same club knows Leo’s birth identity and will share it with the authorities if Leo does not provide him with an alibi. If Leo is unmasked, he will be thrown into an asylum, but if he lies, will he be protecting a murderer?

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A gripping, fast-paced read stuffed full of atmosphere and murder most foul * Red * The second novel in the Leo Stanhope series stands alone, and it's well worth your time ... A deeply atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than the grubby streets of London, and a central character we really care about * Heat * Leo Stanhope was one of the finest literary creations of last year - a fully realised trans amateur detective in Victorian London * i * A gripping tale that twists like the dark back streets of Victorian London to a devastating conclusion, The Anarchist's Club and its colourful cast will not let you go. Leo Stanhope is a wonderful creation, his world atmospheric and terrifying, and his own story as powerful and enthralling as the mysteries he investigates -- Sam Blake, author of 'No Turning Back' and 'In Deep Water' Another class act from Alex Reeve. Leo is a brilliant hero: clever and flawed, infuriating and at the same time someone I root for at every turn -- Stephanie Butland, author of 'Lost for Words' Highly original -- Praise for 'The House on Half Moon Street' * Guardian * Reeve has not only crafted a brilliant crime novel, but has created a character who has made me see the world with new eyes. I await Leo's - and Reeve's - return eagerly -- Praise for 'The House on Half Moon Street' * The i * A masterful Gothic mystery full of unsettling twists, riveting turns and characters that would make Dickens jealous -- Praise for 'The House on Half Moon Street', Kaite Welsh Creating a genuinely original protagonist in historical crime fiction is difficult, but Alex Reeve has succeeded ... An intriguing murder mystery and a complex portrait of a man isolated by his awareness of who he truly is * Sunday Times * This tense, emotional journey through late-Victorian London has an unusual and memorable young hero at its heart, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders * Sunday Express *

Highly original -- Praise for 'The House on Half Moon Street' * Guardian * Reeve has not only crafted a brilliant crime novel, but has created a character who has made me see the world with new eyes. I await Leo's - and Reeve's - return eagerly -- Praise for 'The House on Half Moon Street' * The i * A masterful Gothic mystery full of unsettling twists, riveting turns and characters that would make Dickens jealous -- Praise for 'The House on Half Moon Street', Kaite Welsh Creating a genuinely original protagonist in historical crime fiction is difficult, but Alex Reeve has succeeded ... An intriguing murder mystery and a complex portrait of a man isolated by his awareness of who he truly is * Sunday Times *

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Alex Reeve lives in Buckinghamshire and is a university lecturer, working on a PhD. The Anarchists’ Club is the second in a series of books featuring Leo Stanhope, following on from The House on Half Moon Street.

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