Signal for Vengeance

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Signal for Vengeance by Edward Marston is a thrilling crime novel set in the Victorian era. It follows Inspector Colbeck as he investigates a murder that disrupts the progress of a railway line. With twists and a richly detailed historical backdrop, the story dives into the world of railway construction, uncovering secrets and mysteries along the way.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel intertwines historical intrigue with a compelling mystery, set in the Victorian era. If you enjoy stories featuring a clever detective, intricate plots, and richly woven period details, this book is sure to captivate you. With its blend of suspense and character-driven storytelling, it's perfect for those who appreciate a well-crafted whodunit with a historical twist.

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Signal for Vengeance

Book thirteen in the Railway Detective series following Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming in Victorian England

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1860, Wimborne, Dorset. Rebecca Tullidge, miserably married to her callous husband, is having an affair with a railway officer, whom she finds dead on the railway tracks.

Determined to win votes for the upcoming election of mayor, Mr Feltham calls for Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Lemming to solve the hideous crime, which takes longer than anticipated.

With a pregnant wife at home, Colbeck must work at speed if he is to return in time to be there when he becomes a father.

Signal for Vengeance by Edward Marston weaves a gripping tale of intrigue and urgency set against the backdrop of a burgeoning railway era.

Series: Railway Detective

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Signal for Vengeance by Edward Marston is praised for its traditional whodunit style with minimal gore, and a keen focus on plot. The book is applauded for its engaging narrative, rich in atmospheric detail and historical accuracy, especially regarding the mid-Victorian railway system. It is likely to captivate those who appreciate challenging puzzles in well-crafted stories set in bygone eras.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749020118

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Edward Marston was born and brought up in South Wales. A full-time writer for over forty 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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