A Wicked Way To Die
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A gripping historical mystery set in the turbulent world of Regency-era London, A Wicked Way to Die chronicles the investigations of Benjamin Weaver, a former prizefighter turned thief-taker navigating a city rife with crime, corruption, and political intrigue. Jeremy Sturrock constructs a richly atmospheric narrative that immerses readers in the grimy underworld of early nineteenth-century England, where justice is rarely straightforward and danger lurks behind every genteel facade. Weaver is a compellingly flawed protagonist — tough, resourceful, and morally complex — whose cases bring him into contact with London's most desperate criminals as well as its most powerful elites. The novel's tone balances gritty realism with sharp wit, delivering a suspenseful plot that keeps readers guessing until the final pages. Fans of period crime fiction will find this an absorbing and meticulously researched entry in a series that stands confidently alongside the best of the genre.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping historical mystery set in the turbulent world of Regency-era London, A Wicked Way to Die chronicles the investigations of Benjamin Weaver, a former prizefighter turned thief-taker navigating a city rife with crime, corruption, and political intrigue. Jeremy Sturrock constructs a richly atmospheric narrative that immerses readers in the grimy underworld of early nineteenth-century England, where justice is rarely straightforward and danger lurks behind every genteel facade. Weaver is a compellingly flawed protagonist — tough, resourceful, and morally complex — whose cases bring him into contact with London's most desperate criminals as well as its most powerful elites. The novel's tone balances gritty realism with sharp wit, delivering a suspenseful plot that keeps readers guessing until the final pages. Fans of period crime fiction will find this an absorbing and meticulously researched entry in a series that stands confidently alongside the best of the genre.
