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A veteran of the Napoleonic Wars, Rider Sandman accepts the job of investigator in order to survive, a duty that leads Sandman from the hellish bowels of Newgate to the scented drawing room of the ruthless and powerful, in search of the truth.
Quick Summary
Rider Sandman's gritty comeback from the battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars turns into a hunt for a cunning thief in the dark alleys of early 19th-century London. He moves from the squalid depths of Newgate prison to the polished drawing rooms of the powerful, following clues that lead him into a web of deception, betrayal, and the occasional flash of dark humor. Readers who love a good mystery with a historical twist, especially those who enjoy a protagonist who uses his soldier's instincts to outwit criminals, will find this story impossible to put down. The book does contain some tense moments a few violent confrontations and a glimpse of the gallows but the tone stays balanced by Sandman's witty observations, making it more thrilling than horror-filled. If you liked the fast-paced intrigue of Bernard Cornwell's "The Last Kingdom" or the clever sleuthing of Agatha Christie's "Murder at the Vicarage," you'll feel right at home with this mix of history and suspense.