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Blood on the Line: The bestselling Victorian mystery series

Hardback

Main Details

Title Blood on the Line: The bestselling Victorian mystery series
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward Marston
SeriesRailway Detective
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 135
Category/GenreHistorical mysteries
ISBN/Barcode 9780749008697
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Allison & Busby
Imprint Allison & Busby
Publication Date 1 April 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The year is 1855, and on the LNWR train to London, a criminal is being escorted to his appointment with the hangman. But the wily Jeremy Oxley, con-man, thief and murderer, has one last ace up his sleeve: a beautiful and ruthless accomplice willing to do anything to save her lover, including committing cold-blooded murder. Inspector Robert Colbeck is dreaming of his impending wedding to Madeleine Andrews as he enters Superintendent Tallis's office. When he learns that Oxley, his nemesis, has once again escaped, black memories of their shared past leave him no choice but to do his duty. No matter the cost, he must bring the murderous Oxley to justice once and for all. But Jeremy Oxley is no ordinary adversary. He knows the law is on his trail and retreats to his favourite hunting ground: the complex web of railways, sinews of empire, where he can stalk his prey. It spells deadly peril for the famous Railway Detective. With the faithful Victor Leeming at his side and the idealistic young Ian Peebles at his back, Colbeck must use all of his considerable skill to track his elusive enemy. But could Colbeck have finally met his match?

Author Biography

Edward Marston was born and brought up in South Wales. A full-time writer for over thirty years, he has worked in radio, film, television and the theatre, and is a former chairman of the Crime Writers' Association.

Reviews

'Charmingly written, thoroughly researched, and most enjoyable' Historical Novels Review