The year is 1855, and on the LNWR train to London, a criminal is being escorted to his appointment with the hangman. But the wily Jeremy Oxley, conman, thief and murderer, has one last ace up his sleeve: a beautiful and ruthless accomplice willing to do anything to save her lover, including committing cold-blooded murder...
When Inspector Robert Colbeck learns that Oxley, his nemesis, has once again escaped, black memories of their shared past leave him no choice but to do his duty. No matter the cost, he must bring the murderous Oxley to justice - once and for all.Cornelius Garrett reads this thrilling Victorian murder mystery from popular author Edward Marston.
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"I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although it was the first I've read by Edward Marston and part of a long running series. Fortunately it didn't matter that I hadn't read the others as the story stands alone even though it related to an earlier one." — Amanda (5 out of 5 stars)
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although it was the first I've read by Edward Marston and part of a long running series. Fortunately it didn't matter that I hadn't read the others as the story stands alone even though it related to an earlier one."
" good book for farst read and not to much if ill. "
" Not as good as previous Marston novels - and the habit of calling each other by first names grated. I am always surprised in eg Trollope and Dickens how even sometimes husbands and wives call each other Mr or Mrs and formality is paramount... "
" Typical entry in the Colbeck series. The dialog in this series has a particular style that might drive some people mad. This is a series I have to be in the mood for. "
" Wonderful conclusion to the series "
" Very good Railway detective story. The usual train timetable clues and a nasty villian, with an assistant. Interesting take on evil in the mid-19th century. Worth your time. "
" A great story -- one of the best of the Railway Detective series. I hope there's a sequel to it. "
" Another good read, not a whodunit as we know very early on who the criminals are .... it's all about the chase. As with all the Railway Detective series there is a good smattering of social-history. "
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