About the Author

Nanci M. Pattenden is a professional genealogist, and an author of historical crime fiction. After digging into her own genealogy, Nanci uncovered a story about a young ancestor, sent to Canada from an English workhouse, who ended up on trial for murder. This sparked her interest in writing fiction, and launched the beginning of her first novel. Nanci has published two novellas, Body in the Harbour and Death on Duchess Street. She also has several non-fiction articles in The Attic (Aurora Historical Society), Ancestors (York Region Branch OGS), and Site Lines (National Historic Sites Alliance for Ontario). Her interest in genealogy, local history and love of Victorian murder mysteries have merged to create a new Canadian Victorian murder mystery writer. She is a member of Crime Writers of Canada, The Writers Community of York Region, and the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS). She has completed the Creative Writing program at the University of Calgary, and has completed two programs with The Institute of Genealogical Studies (Canadian and English studies). Nanci currently resides in Newmarket, Ontario with her diabetic cat, and can be contacted through her website at www.nancipattenden.com.

Reviews

Body in the Harbour is a nicely written, simple period mystery story. I've always liked period fiction and the author attention to detail gives the reader a good view of late 1800s Toronto and vicinity. The author has also put together a strong cast of characters, some likable, some not so much. The plot moves along at a steady pace with the reader uncovering clues along with the detectives. It was refreshing to read a solid mystery story without explicit language, violence, or sex, proving that a good, well written story can stand alone. I liked it very much. Reviewed by Paul Johnson for Readers' Favorite https: //readersfavorite.com/book-review/body-in-the-harbour