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OverviewA chilling murder ruins a fun day at the races in the fifth historical mystery featuring Detective Chief Inspector Henry Johnstone. 1929. Police surgeon Dr Clive Mason is devastated when his wife Martha is found dead in an empty horsebox at Southwell Races, her handbag stolen. The Masons were enjoying a day out at the races with their friends, Dr Ephraim Phillips and his wife Nora, when Martha went to speak to a face she recognized in a crowd - and disappeared. As Detective Chief Inspector Henry Johnstone and Sergeant Mickey Hitchens investigate, it's clear this wasn't a robbery gone tragically wrong - Martha was deliberately murdered. Why did the life of this well-respected, popular member of the community meet such a tragic end? Henry and Mickey soon learn that the Masons' marriage was not what it seemed, and make a number of shocking discoveries. Who was Martha Mason, and what secrets was she hiding? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane A. AdamsPublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.70cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9781780296760ISBN 10: 1780296762 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 29 April 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsOffers not just a solidly constructed mystery but also the welcome return of a character we hope to read more about in the future * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Death Scene</b> * Outstanding ... Historical fans are in store for an edifying treat * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Kith and Kin</b> * This engaging procedural may also appeal to fans of Marjorie Eccles and Jacqueline Winspear * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Kith and Kin</b> * Skillfully plotted . Adams shines light on the darker realities of the times without being heavyhanded * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>The Clockmaker</b> * Appealing characters . Fans of historical police procedurals will be satisfied * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * Fast-paced fun * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * The vivid depiction of England in the twenties and well-constructed plot will appeal to the Downton Abbey crowd * <b>Booklist</b> * Author InformationJane Adams has a degree in Sociology and has held a variety of jobs including lead vocalist in a folk rock band. She enjoys pen and ink drawing, martial arts and her ambition is to travel the length of the Silk Road by motorbike. Her first book, The Greenway, was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey Award and the Author's Club Best First Novel Award. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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