The Sculthorpe Murder, Karen Charlton
The Sculthorpe Murder, Karen Charlton
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The Sculthorpe Murder

Author: Karen Charlton

Narrator: Michael Page

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 08/30/2016


Synopsis

Northamptonshire, 1810: As a new canal network snakes across the landscape, a vicious mob stakes its claim to the county. Every local constable is out on the hunt for the ruthless Panther Gang. When an elderly man is robbed and murdered in sleepy Middleton, the beleaguered magistrates send for help from London’s Bow Street Police Office.Detective Stephen Lavender and Constable Ned Woods soon discover there’s more to William Sculthorpe’s demise than meets the eye. Mystery surrounds the old man and his family, and the stench of revenge hangs heavy in the air. Are the Panther Gang really responsible or is something more sinister afoot? As Lavender delves further into long-hidden secrets, Woods has demons of his own to contend with: ghosts from his past that stalk him through the investigation.Uncovering decades of simmering hatred and deceit, Lavender and Woods must use all their wit and cunning to solve this evil crime.

About Karen Charlton

Karen Charlton writes historical mystery and is also the author of a non-fiction genealogy book, Seeking Our Eagle. She has published short stories and numerous articles and reviews in newspapers and magazines. An English graduate and former teacher, Karen has led writing workshops and has spoken at a number of literary events across the north of England, where she lives. Karen now writes full-time.A stalwart of the village pub quiz and a member of a winning team on the BBC quiz show Eggheads, Karen also enjoys the theatre and won a Yorkshire Tourist Board award for her Murder Mystery Weekends.Find out more about Karen’s work at www.karencharlton.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Clemens on June 05, 2020

This very impressive sequel is the 3rd volume of "The Detective Lavender Mystery" series from the wonderful author, Karen Charlton. At the end of the book you'll find a very well documented Author's Note, where the historical details concerning this story are superbly explained, and these details are......more

Goodreads review by J.A. on August 31, 2016

What a brilliant thriller! It is 1810 in Northamptonshire, England. A new canal is being dug, a vicious mob stakes its claim to the area, and an elderly man is murdered. Did the frightening Panther Gang do it? Enter Detective Stephen Lavender and Constable Ned Woods, who discover that there's more t......more

Goodreads review by Carol on September 21, 2019

Very enjoyable series this was a very good read and I like the way the story came together at the end.......more