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The Railway Detective

The bestselling Victorian mystery series
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The Railway Detective by Edward Marston is set in the bustling Victorian era, where emerging railways are the backdrop for crime and intrigue. The novel follows Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck as he delves into the theft and sabotage swirling around these tracks. With wit and methodical investigation, Colbeck navigates a web of mystery, showcasing the blend of historical detail and engaging crime-solving.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by gripping and suspenseful historical mysteries set in the Victorian era. This story weaves together crime and railways, with a determined detective at the centre of thrilling investigations. Perfect for readers who love rich period details and a classic whodunit atmosphere.

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The Railway Detective

The Railway Detective is an action-packed dip into murky 1850s London. Full of historical detail, unexpected twists and memorable characters, this is a mystery that will surprise you at every turn

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London, 1851. The London to Birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, injuring the driver and others aboard. With the opening of the Great Exhibition at hand, interest is mounting in the engineering triumphs of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating.

Planned with military precision, this crime challenges the new Police Force to its limits and leads Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck to discover a tangled web of murder, blackmail, and destruction.

As the momentum gains pace, Colbeck closes in on the criminal masterminds. But just as the police begin to think the villains are within their grasp, events take an unexpected turnβ€”Madeleine Andrews, the beautiful daughter of the injured train driver, becomes an unwilling pawn in the criminals' game.

In a final race against time, good and evil, new and old, are pitted against each other. But will the long arm of the law be quick enough?

The Railway Detective brings a thrilling Victorian-era mystery to life, where the stakes are high, and the pursuit of justice is relentless.

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The Railway Detective by Edward Marston is celebrated for its engaging storytelling, reminiscent of the classic detective duo Holmes and Watson. The narrative is filled with vivid characters akin to those created by Dickens, offering a delightful and well-written experience for fans of crime and thriller genres.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749083526

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Edward Marson was born and brought up in South Wales. A full-time writer for over thirty years, he has worked in radio, film, television and the theatre and is a former chairman of the Crime Writers' Association. Prolific and highly successful, he is equally at home writing children's books or literary criticism, plays or biographies.

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