Bridie Devine, a formidable female sleuth, is tasked with finding Christabel Berwick, a child rumored to possess extraordinary abilities. As Bridie navigates the treacherous streets of Victorian London, she encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a towering housemaid and a melancholic ghost, each with their own secrets. The investigation leads her into a world of fanatical anatomists and crooked surgeons, where spectacle is king and nothing is as it seems. /n/n Blending darkness and light, history and folklore, Things in Jars is a spellbinding Gothic mystery that explores the boundaries of humanity in inhumane times. The novel's richly detailed setting and enigmatic characters create a haunting atmosphere that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.