The Dublin Railway Murder

Name: The Dublin Railway Murder
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The sensational true story of a Victorian murder mystery

By Thomas Morris

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The Dublin Railway Murder by Thomas Morris delves into a true historical crime from 1856 Dublin. The story centres on a shocking murder at a railway station, unveiling a tangled web of clues and characters. It offers a gripping exploration of early forensic investigation efforts amidst societal and technological changes.
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If you are intrigued by real-life Victorian mysteries and enjoy piecing together intricate puzzles, this gripping tale of a murder investigation set against the backdrop of 19th-century Ireland will captivate your imagination. Delving into meticulous historical detail, it offers both suspense and insight into the investigative techniques of the era.

The Dublin Railway Murder

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An astonishing real-life murder mystery set in Victorian Dublin. This meticulously researched true-crime tale is perfect for fans of The Five by Hallie Rubenhold.

A thrilling investigation of a true Victorian crime at Dublin railway station, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction 2022.

Dublin, November 1856 - George Little, the chief cashier of the Broadstone railway terminus, is found dead, lying in a pool of blood beneath his desk. Yet there is no sign of a murder weapon and the office door is locked, apparently from the inside. Thousands of pounds in gold and silver are left untouched at the scene of the crime.

Augustus Guy, Ireland's most experienced detective, teams up with Dublin's leading lawyer to investigate the murder - but the case defies all explanation. Then a local woman comes forward, claiming to know the killer...

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Thomas Morris's The Dublin Railway Murder is praised for its meticulous and engaging narration of a real-life murder mystery, echoing the intrigue of classic crime fiction. The book is lauded for delivering as many plot twists as an Agatha Christie novel while maintaining the precision of a police procedural. Its historical context enriches the narrative, making it an intriguing and compelling true crime read that rivals and possibly surpasses fiction in its entertainment value.

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ISBN: 9781529113006

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 317g

Pages: 384

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller European History Fiction History & Military Penguin Books Thomas Morris True Crime

About the Author

Thomas Morris is a writer and historian. His first book, The Matter of the Heart, a critically-acclaimed history of heart surgery, was published in 2017 and won an RSL Jerwood Award for non-fiction. His second, The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth, was chosen by Mental Floss as one of the best books of 2018. He was previously a BBC radio producer for 18 years, and his freelance journalism has appeared in publications including The Times, The Lancet and the TLS.

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