Churchyard and Hawke |
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Author:
| Thompson, E. V. |
Series title: | Amos Hawke Mysteries Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7090-8870-7 |
Publication Date: | May 2012 |
Publisher: | The Crowood Press
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Imprint: | Robert Hale |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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An exciting and insightful novel of the years when the Cornwall Constabulary was in its infancy After taking a serious beating while engaged in unofficial undercover work in London's 19th century slums, Constable Tom Churchyard takes himself to Cornwall. Here, in spite of his injuries he becomes right-hand man to Amos Hawke, now a senior Cornish policeman. His knowledge of the London rogues proves invaluable as Amos seeks to foil a...
More Description An exciting and insightful novel of the years when the Cornwall Constabulary was in its infancy
After taking a serious beating while engaged in unofficial undercover work in London's 19th century slums, Constable Tom Churchyard takes himself to Cornwall. Here, in spite of his injuries he becomes right-hand man to Amos Hawke, now a senior Cornish policeman. His knowledge of the London rogues proves invaluable as Amos seeks to foil a gang of city thieves--and then a brutal murder is committed during their investigations.