Call the Midwife to Solve the Mystery with Victoria Thompson

Edgar nominated mystery author Victoria Thompson has written twenty (!) books in her Gaslight Mystery series set at the end of the 19th century in New York City. This is an author who knows her history! I was slightly intimidated to talk to Vicky, because I'm very new to the historical mystery genre. But she was a joy to chat with. You'll hear us discuss, among other thing, the parallels between the historical period we both write in and the present era we're all living in and experiencing today. If you're wanting to sink your teeth into a series that will provide you weeks of reading pleasure, you've come to the right podcast today. ;-) And even better news, Vicky has a new mystery series that recently launched with City of Lies. You can find out more about today's guest, Victoria Thompson, and all her books on her website VictoriaThompson.com. You can also find her on Twitter @gaslightvt. Links and resources mentioned in this episode Click on any of the book covers to go to Victoria's books on Amazon The Sleuths in Time Facebook page for fans and writers of historical mysteries A list of all 20 of the Gaslight Mysteries in order Press play (above) to listen to the show, or read the transcript below. Remember you can also subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. And listen on Stitcher. You can also click here to watch the interview on YouTube. Transcription of Interview with Victoria Thompson Alexandra: Hello mystery readers. I'm Alexandra Amore. This is "It's a Mystery" podcast and I'm here today with Victoria Thompson. Hi, Victoria. Victoria: Good morning. How are you? Alexandra: I'm doing well. How are you doing? Victoria: Great, thank you. Alexandra: Good. Good. Well let me give our listeners a little bit of an introduction to you. Victoria Thompson is the best selling author of the Edgar and Agatha Award nominated Gaslight mystery series set in turn of the century New York City, featuring midwife Sarah Brandt and police D