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A thrilling tale of murder and intrigue in Victorian London, featuring Detective Harry Pilgrim. Perfect for fans of Ripper Street and The Mangle Street Murders. London 1850. A city of contrasts. Of scientific marvels, poverty, disease and death. When Detective Sergeant Harry Pilgrim (one of London's first police detectives) discovers the corpse of a woman in a Hackney cab, the case seems straightforward--until the only suspect is found murdered in his cell. Pilgrim is hindered in his investigation by his own dark past -- a dead son and a missing wife -- and also by the well-meaning interference of Charles Dickens, who is serialising Pilgrim's adventures in his journal 'Household Words'. The case turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. But who is the cat and who the mouse?
A perplexing double murder in Victorian London ignites a desperate investigation. Detective Sergeant Harry Pilgrim, one of London's nascent police detectives, stumbles upon the body of a woman in a Hackney cab. The case appears simple until the sole suspect is discovered murdered within his cell, complicating the investigation. Pilgrim grapples with his own tragic past—a deceased son and a vanished wife—while navigating the unsolicited involvement of Charles Dickens, who is weaving Pilgrim's exploits into his publication, 'Household Words'. This intricate case evolves into a dangerous pursuit where the roles of hunter and hunted are constantly in flux.
The premise sets up a classic historical mystery with a compelling procedural element, enhanced by the intriguing inclusion of Charles Dickens as a narrative device. The dual murders and the detective's personal demons suggest a narrative rich in suspense and character development. The historical setting of Victorian London, a period rife with social contrasts and burgeoning scientific advancements, provides a fertile ground for intricate plotting and atmospheric tension. The story appears designed to engage readers who appreciate well-researched historical detail interwoven with a gripping crime narrative.
Page Count:
298
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
One More Chapter
ISBN-10:
0008132763
ISBN-13:
9780008132767
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