The John Rawlings Historical London Mysteries (Volume 1)
By Deryn Lake
AN EVOCATIVE HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE GASLIT STREETS OF FOGGY GEORGIAN LONDON.
John Rawlings is a young apothecary in 18th century London. Found at the scene of a murder, he’s marched to Bow Street to face Sir John Fielding. The blind magistrate, known as ‘The Blind Beak’, is a vast, powerful, yet fair man. He quickly perceives Rawlings’ innocence and his nose for detective work.
Follow their escapades in these heart-pounding historical mysteries full of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of C.S. Harris, Andrew Taylor, Ian Morson, S. J. Parris, Paul Doherty and David Penny.
PRAISE FOR THE JOHN RAWLINGS MYSTERIES:
‘Meticulously researched, this is a series that brings the past to colourful life.’Guardian
‘The Queen of the Georgian Historical Mystery.’The Times
‘An effervescent tale… the author organises her large cast and colourful background with skill and gusto.’Mail on Sunday
FROM BOOK ONE:
Freed from his apothecary indentures, John Rawlings is celebrating at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens when he trips on the corpse of a beautiful young woman. Summoned to the magistrate’s office as a suspect in the case, he walks away its chief investigator.
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