Shadow of the Hangman
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Shadow of the Hangman
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Edward Marston
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| Series | Bow Street Rivals |
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| Series part Volume No. |
1
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:352 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Crime and mystery
Historical mysteries |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780749016869
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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| Audience | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Allison & Busby
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| Imprint |
Allison & Busby
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| Publication Date |
18 February 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
In this first instalment of the Bow Street Rivals series a riot breaks out in Dartmoor prison, enabling some American inmates to escape. The twin detectives Peter and Paul Skillen catch wind of a projected assassination but the target is unknown. Trouble ensues when a woman from the Home Office vanishes; a mysterious lady turns up at the archery shooting gallery; and Paul's gambling addiction worsens . . .
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"I really enjoyed this opening salvo of the Skillen twins' adventures, and Marston is plainly on cracking form... Marston's many fans will love Shadow of the Hangman. More, please."--Historical Novels Review
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