In Victorian London, a pickpocket and his accomplice Mary confiscate valuables from tourists and street goers. Mary is haunted by the memory of the lights, but a memory that she cannot recall. Through another act of chicanery, she works to unravel the mystery behind the memory lights.
I was really very surprised after reading this short story by K. M. Weiland. She drew the readers into the story immediately, which is crucial in a short story since space is limited. In record time she managed to capture my attention, give me enough details to understand the story, and develop her characters using intriguing external and internal dialogue. I was impressed that Weiland was able to tie together such a fast paced tale in 28 pages. I would definitely recommend The Memory Lights to those who love historical fiction and to those who appreciate layered characters as well. It was worth reading for the sake of seeing Mary change over the course of the story. Also, I was a fan of the mystery that kept me turning pages until the very end. That said, well done, Ms. Weiland!
I received a free copy of this story from Story Cartel in exchange for my review.
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