Amanda Taylor Knihy

It is 1899. The Reverend George Hobb has been attacked by a gang and is now recovering, bloodied and bruised, in a dark prison cell. A York-based barrister, James Cairn, is called to defend Hobb in what appears to be an open-and-shut case, except for one thing: the Reverend has swapped his dog collar for a woman's dress. The authorities are determined to make an example of Hobb - but why? Can Cairn prove his innocence? After receiving a blackmail threat, Cairn hires Mortimer Blakely, a private investigator. When Blakely mysteriously goes missing, Cairn realises that his own life is in danger.

Fifteenth century England is in turmoil with the noble houses of York and Lancaster vying for the throne. Following one of the bloodiest battles in history, an oxcart travels east from Skipton Castle. It carries a farmer, his wife and a seven year old boy. The boy is Henry, Lord Clifford, son of the man who has recently slain the new king's favourite younger brother. Henry is fleeing for his life and will be pursued for the next twenty-four years by Edward IV and Richard III. This is the stuff of legend.

It is 1897. 18-year-old Daniel Robertshaw has always been an outsider. Naive and childlike, he is shunned by his neighbours in the Yorkshire fishing port of Staithes. When Daniel discovers the dead body of a young girl washed up on the rocks, he is immediately assumed guilty of killing her. As the city of York prepares for a murder trial, more questions arise. Who is the young girl? Her body has not been claimed. Will Daniel be able to prove his innocence? Fossil-collecting barrister, James Cairn, knows Daniel and is willing to represent him in court. He faces a struggle to prove Daniel's innocence, but first he must find the real killer.

Von einer, die losging, sich mit 13 Jahren an den eigenen wunderschönen langen Haaren aus dem Sumpf ihrer Kindheit zu ziehen. Jessica wächst auf, unheimlich frei, unheimlich abenteuerlich, aber in erster Linie unheimlich. Es ist keine Zeit für Kinderspiele, da die Erwachsenen ihre Spiele mit den Kindern spielen. Doch Jessica lässt sich ihre Kindheit nicht stehlen, mit all ihrer Phantasie erkämpft sie sie zurück.

Set in 19th-century York, this historical crime novel follows a determined detective as he navigates a web of intrigue and deception. Amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, he investigates a series of mysterious murders that challenge his skills and morality. The story delves into themes of justice, class disparity, and the complexities of human nature, all while providing rich historical details that bring the era to life. As the detective uncovers secrets, he must confront his own beliefs and the consequences of his pursuit of truth.

This is a love story, a spy story and a story of resolution.

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Based on a true eighteenth century murder story.