The Iron Horse by Edward Marston
A Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck Mystery
Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning railway industry in Victorian England, this historical mystery follows Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck, known as the "Railway Detective," as he investigates a murder that occurs on a train bound for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The victim, a prominent engineer, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, prompting Colbeck and his loyal assistant, Sergeant Victor Leeming, to delve into a world of industrial rivalry, ambition, and deceit. As they navigate the complexities of the case, they uncover secrets that threaten to derail the very future of the railway, all while racing against time to prevent further tragedy.
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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