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The Old Rogue of Limehouse
Inspector Ben Ross Mysteries (Related to this series)
- Author
- Ann Granger
- Narrator
- Gareth Armstrong, Julia Barrie
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 6 July 2023
- Run Time
- 7 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Crime and / or mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Historical crime and mysteries
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
It is the summer of 1871 when Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross pays a visit to Jacob Jacobus, the old rogue of Limehouse: infamous antiquarian, friend to villains and informer to the police. Ben hopes to glean information about any burglaries that might take place now that the wealthiest echelons of society are back in London for the Season.
Little does he realise that an audacious theft has already occurred - a priceless family heirloom, the Roxby emerald necklace, has been stolen from a dressing table in the Roxby residence, and the widowed Mrs Roxby is demanding its immediate return.
Ben's day gets worse when he and his wife Lizzie are interrupted that evening by the news that Jacob Jacobus has been found dead in his room with his throat slit from ear to ear ... Surely the two crimes cannot be connected? But with Ben's meticulous investigative skills and Lizzie's relentless curiosity, it is only a matter of time before the tragic truth is revealed . . .
(P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
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Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent
The Times
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Her usual impeccable plotting is fully in place
Good Book Guide
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A clever and lively book
Margaret Yorke
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Lovely characterisation and a neat plot
Yorkshire Post
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This engrossing story looks like the start of a highly enjoyable series
Scotsman
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Details
- Author
- Ann Granger
- Narrator
- Gareth Armstrong, Julia Barrie
- Duration
- 7 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 July 2023
- ISBN
- 9781472290175
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Crime and / or mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Historical crime and mysteries
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Highly acclaimed crime writer Ann Granger takes us on another thrilling adventure in her ninth Victorian murder mystery featuring Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie.It is the summer of 1871 when Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross pays a visit to Jacob Jacobus, the old rogue of Limehouse: infamous antiquarian, friend to villains and informer to the police. Ben hopes to glean information about any burglaries that might take place now that the wealthiest echelons of society are back in London for the Season. Little does he realise that an audacious theft has already occurred - a priceless family heirloom, the Roxby emerald necklace, has been stolen from a dressing table in the Roxby residence, and the widowed Mrs Roxby is demanding its immediate return. Ben's day gets worse when he and his wife Lizzie are interrupted that evening by the news that Jacob Jacobus has been found dead in his room with his throat slit from ear to ear ... Surely the two crimes cannot be connected? But with Ben's meticulous investigative skills and Lizzie's relentless curiosity, it is only a matter of time before the tragic truth is revealed . . .(P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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