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A Ticket to Oblivion

A puzzling mystery for the Railway Detective
By Edward Marston
Series: Railway Detective
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A Ticket to Oblivion is a gripping crime novel set in the Victorian era, weaving mystery and suspense. It follows Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck as he investigates a baffling disappearance linked to the railway. As Colbeck delves deeper, secrets and surprises unfold, leading to a thrilling chase for the truth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by historical mysteries set in the Victorian era, filled with intriguing plots and a rich tapestry of characters. This crime and thriller novel offers a blend of suspense and historical detail, which may appeal to those who love tales of intrigue woven into a well-researched backdrop. If you are a fan of classic detective stories that transport you to a different time, this book could be the perfect journey.

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A Ticket to Oblivion

Summer, 1858. Young Imogen Burnhope and her maid Rhoda board a non-stop train to Oxford to visit Imogen's Aunt Cassandra, who waits on the platform at the terminus to greet them.

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Young Imogen Burnhope and her maid Rhoda board a non-stop train to Oxford to visit her Aunt Cassandra, who waits on the platform at Oxford station where the train terminates, to greet them. Only they never arrive.

All the passengers alight but the two women are nowhere to be seen. The train is searched and the coachman swears he saw them board onto first class, but they seem to have vanished into thin air.

The Railway Detective must unravel the mystifying web of their disappearance before Imogen and Rhoda vanish into oblivion for good.

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A Ticket to Oblivion captivates readers right from the start, engaging them with relatable characters and an intriguing plot. The authentic depiction of the railway system enhances the narrative, contributing to a well-crafted and thoroughly enjoyable read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749018566

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Edward Marston Fiction General Fiction Series: Railway Detective

About the Author

Edward Marston 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.

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