The Railway Detective
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Author Description
London 1851. With the opening of the Great Exhibition at hand, interest is mounting in the engineering triumphs of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating. In an audacious attack, the London to Birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, causing many casualties. Planned with military precision, this crime proves a challenge to Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck who fights to untangle a web of murder, blackmail and destruction. As Colbeck closes in on the criminal masterminds, events take an unexpected turn when the beautiful Madeleine, daughter of the injured train driver, becomes a pawn in the criminals' game. With time running out, good and evil, new and old, battle against each other. But will the long arm of the law have speed on its side? The Railway Detective is an action-packed dip into murky 1850s London. Full of historical detail, unexpected twists and memorable characters, this is a mystery that will surprise you at every turn.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A daring train robbery and derailment in 1851 London sets Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck against a conspiracy of murder and blackmail. As the Great Exhibition looms, Colbeck must navigate a treacherous landscape of new technology and old evils to apprehend the masterminds behind the audacious attack. The investigation becomes personal when the injured train driver's daughter, Madeleine, is ensnared in the criminals' plot, forcing Colbeck to race against time to save her and uncover the truth.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The central conflict is ignited by the violent derailment and robbery of the London to Birmingham mail train.
- Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck is tasked with solving the complex crime.
- The investigation uncovers a web of murder, blackmail, and destruction.
- Madeleine, the daughter of the injured train driver, becomes a key figure and a pawn in the criminals' game.
- The narrative contrasts the 'new' (railways, engineering triumphs) with the 'old' (criminal elements, good vs. evil).
- The setting is London in 1851, coinciding with the opening of the Great Exhibition.
- The story features historical detail and unexpected twists.
- The plot involves a battle between good and evil, with the law striving to keep pace with the criminals.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a classic Victorian mystery with a focus on historical detail and intricate plotting. The inclusion of the Great Exhibition provides a rich backdrop for the unfolding events, suggesting a narrative that balances historical atmosphere with suspenseful action. The introduction of Madeleine as a pawn indicates a personal stake for the protagonist, likely leading to heightened tension and a race against time. The description promises a mystery with memorable characters and surprising turns, characteristic of the genre.
Page Count:
312
Publication Date:
2009-07-12
Publisher:
Allison & Busby
ISBN-10:
0749008865
ISBN-13:
9780749008864
Crime
Mystery
Historical Fiction
Suspense
Action & Adventure
Historical Mystery
Victorian Era
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