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Timetable of Death

By Edward Marston
Series: Railway Detective
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Timetable of Death by Edward Marston is a riveting crime and thriller novel set in the railway age of Victorian England. The story follows Detective Inspector Colbeck, known as the "Railway Detective," as he investigates the mysterious and brutal murder of a stationmaster in a quiet village. With a keen eye for detail, Colbeck navigates societal intrigue and dark secrets, all while the clock is ticking against a backdrop of industrial advancement.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of historical crime novels set in the Victorian era. With its gripping murder mystery involved with the railway world, it combines meticulous period detail with intriguing twists and turns that keep you guessing right up to the end.

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Timetable of Death

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

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1859. St Mary's Church, Spondon. A little girl playing hide-and-seek jumps into a freshly-dug grave to find a dead man already occupying it. It is the body of Cedric Norton, a senior director of the Midland Railway. Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming travel to Derbyshire to investigate.

Immerse yourself in the gripping mystery of Timetable of Death by Edward Marston. Follow the intricate case as the determined Inspector Colbeck and his trusted Sergeant Leeming piece together clues in pursuit of justice.

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Timetable of Death by Edward Marston is praised for its classic Victorian detective story elements, offering rich period detail and a steady-paced plot filled with suspects, solutions, and clues. The author's skill in blending historical detail with engaging characters and story makes it an enticing read, compelling even for those new to the series to explore more of the "Railway Detective" cases.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749018177

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2016

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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