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In this exciting sequel to Dead Image, Detective Sergeant Ernest Best becomes embroiled in a terrible, real-life tragedy - the sinking of the pleasure steamer Princess Alice. DS Best is sent undercover to lodge next door to a suspected baby farm in Islington. While shadowing a suspect he boards the Princess Alice. On their return from Gravesend the boat is rammed by a collier and around 650 passengers and crew are drowned. Best survives and among the bodies recognises someone who was not on board. The murder hunt that ensues leads him down some murky paths and he comes to a startling conclusion.
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‘gripping Victorian mystery’ ‘Asking an historian to review a historical novel is asking for trouble – but Joan Lock’s book is something else. Her knowledge of London and its policing in the 19th century makes this into a very different kind of novel – one with an extremely realistic setting.’ ‘Highly recommended.’ 'This superb novel, one in a series of Joan Lock’s Detective Sergeant Best series, was originally published in 2001, and has been reissued in 2013.. . . so ,much more than a detective novel . . . at once an intriguing and well-paced murder mystery, and an emotive, poignant social commentary, this book is both satisfying and deeply disturbing. A well-deserved re-release.' '
The historical detail, unexpected twists and unflinching attention to detail, combine to make Dead Born a gripping and sometimes disturbing read.' Amazon ***** |
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 Dead Born audio edition by Joan Lock |
