The Invention of Murder

(Harper Collins, January 2011)

‘Judith Flanders displays a profound understanding of the Victorian age, encyclopaedic knowledge of crime and criminals, and the popular reactions towards both. She gives ample evidence of what a godsend violent murder was to popular entertainment. Further, she presents it with a sly, wry humour that is a perfect complement to the subject. Dare I say it would be a crime not to read this book?’ Donna Leon (read more)

A Circle of Sisters
(Penguin Books, 2002)

"Skilfully structured and extremely well-written, Circle of Sisters is a remarkable achievement"

Spectator (read more)

The Victorian House

(Harper Collins, 2003)

An enthralling, entertaining, thought-provoking revelation of the realities of life in the Victorian house.'

Evening Standard (read more)

Consuming Passions
(Harper Collins, 2006)
'a world explored with much wit and insight...It has every chance of becoming a bestseller."

Sunday Telegraph (read more)