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Murder in Cambridge

The thrilling inter-war mystery series
Series: Blind Detective
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In Murder in Cambridge by Christina Koning, set in the 1930s, the story follows blind war veteran and private investigator Frederick Rowlands as he delves into a series of mysterious deaths at the University of Cambridge. Intrigued by a possible link between these fatalities and the intellectual circle at the university, Rowlands navigates the elite academic world to uncover the truth. As tensions on the international stage intensify, he must piece together the clues before more lives are lost.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of intrigue set against a historical backdrop. This crime and thriller story unfolds in the atmospheric setting of 1930s Cambridge, where academic rivalries and personal secrets create a tense and riveting mystery. Perfect for fans of classic whodunits and those who appreciate a richly detailed period setting.

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Murder in Cambridge

Book 5 in the thrilling inter-war mystery series: Blind Detective.

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First published as End of Term under A. C. Koning.

Cambridge, 1935. Frederick Rowlands, a blind war veteran, is happily married to his wife Edith. The couple are attending an event at St Gertrude's College when they hear about the suspicious death of a research student.

Fred was one of the last people to see the student alive, and consequently, he becomes pivotal to uncovering the truth. While on the hunt to identify the killer, Fred is shocked to learn of the hidden secrets of this seemingly idyllic city.

When another death occurs under suspicious circumstances, Fred must act quickly to save the reputation of St Gertrude's before it is too late ...

Series: Blind Detective

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749029340

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Christina Koning has worked as a journalist, reviewing fiction for The Times,Β and has taught Creative Writing at the University of Oxford and Birkbeck,University of London. From 2013 to 2015, she was Royal Literary Fund FellowΒ at Newnham College, Cambridge. She won the Encore Prize in 1999 and wasΒ long-listed for the Orange Prize in the same year.

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