Cindy Anstey, Author at Criminal Element

Runners and Peelers: British Policing in the Early 19th Century

By Cindy Anstey

August 28, 2019

Join author Cindy Anstey as she explores how the concept of a full-time police force evolved from the informal truncheon-swinging “Peelers” and “Bobbies.” The Hummingbird Dagger—Cindy’s new YA novel set in a turbulent 1800’s London as the police force is transforming—blends romance, danger, and mystery. Research is the lifeblood of a historical writer. Not only…

My Top 5 Historical Mysteries of Great Influence

By Cindy Anstey

April 14, 2017

This post was originally going to be about my favorite/influential mysteries, but I realized that the designation was too large. In order to hone the number down to 5—such a small number—I have to specify historical mysteries … in a series. Even then, the choice is difficult—except for #1!