Churchyard and Hawke |
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Author:
| Thompson, E. V. |
Series title: | Amos Hawke Mysteries Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7090-9336-7 |
Publication Date: | May 2012 |
Publisher: | The Crowood Press
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Imprint: | Robert Hale |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $9.99 |
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 gang of city...
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.