Description
Description
Dark secrets. Perplexing murders. A tangled puzzle.
Leeds, 1826. Thieftaker Simon Westow is watching Frederick Fox - a local crook who recently returned to Leeds with his wife after receiving a mysterious pardon from the gallows.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
A first-rate, complex mystery that delves deeply into the many social injustices of the time-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Brimming with Nickson's trademark period details, memorable characters, and realistic portrayal of life in nineteenth-century England - but also filled with frightening twists, bloody violence, suspense, and danger - this may just be Nickson's best Simon Westow book yet-- "Booklist on Them Without Pain"
Well-drawn characters, plentiful historical details, and a real feeling for Leeds in all its gritty glory-- "Kirkus Reviews on Them Without Pain"
[An] excellent crime thriller-- "Historical Novels Review on Them Without Pain"
A dark and complex mystery that contrasts genuine honor with the false tokens paraded by the upper classes-- "Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of The Scream of Sins"
A dark, gritty page-turner . . . Multiple twists combined with realistic period ambience and vivid characters make this a riveting read-- "Booklist on The Scream of Sins"
This gritty and surprise-filled mystery will enthrall both newcomers and series fans-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Dead Will Rise"
Nickson's richly authentic descriptions of life in nineteenth-century Britain combine with a grisly plot and characters who jump off the page-- "Booklist on The Dead Will Rise"
An action-packed mystery that provides interesting historical details about despicable crimes-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Dead Will Rise"
Nickson does a superb job using the grim living and working conditions for the city's poor as a backdrop for a memorable and affecting plot. JAMES ELLROY fans will be enthralled-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Blood Covenant"
A fine choice for fans of British historical mysteries-- "Booklist on The Blood Covenant"
Vividly evokes the atmosphere of nineteenth-century Leeds and keeps the plot tense and twisty throughout-- "Booklist"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Severn House
Pub date:
2025-10-07
Length:
240 pages

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