Antonia Hodgson

Antonia Hodgson is a British author known for her historical crime novels, including the award-winning 'The Devil in the Marshalsea'. Her works often explore themes of mystery and intrigue set in historical contexts.

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  1. 1. The Raven Scholar

    Set against the backdrop of 18th-century England, this gripping historical mystery follows a young scholar who becomes embroiled in a web of secrets and intrigue after discovering a mysterious manuscript. As he delves deeper into the enigmatic text, he uncovers a series of dark conspiracies that threaten not only his life but also the stability of the nation. With a cast of richly drawn characters and a plot filled with unexpected twists, the story weaves a tale of deception, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

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  2. 3. The Last Confession Of Thomas Hawkins

    Facing the gallows, Thomas Hawkins delivers a final confession that pieces together his rise from poverty into the violent underworld of 18th‑century London, revealing theft, betrayal and the desperate choices that led to his ruin. His vivid first‑person account pulls back the curtain on the brutalities and hypocrisies of the justice system, exposing corrupt alliances and hidden motives, and interrogates guilt, survival and the slim possibility of redemption as secrets are laid bare in the hours before his execution.

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  3. 4. The Devil In The Marshalsea

    Set in 18th-century London, the novel follows a resourceful outsider who becomes entangled in a murder and conspiracy centered on the notorious Marshalsea debtors' prison. As hidden alliances, corrupt officials and the city's criminal underworld are exposed, the protagonist must use wit and courage to navigate class prejudice and legal rot in order to uncover the truth and survive.

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