The Railway Viaduct by Edward Marston

A Victorian Mystery

Set in the Victorian era, this gripping historical mystery follows Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck, known as the "Railway Detective," as he investigates a series of suspicious accidents on the Great Western Railway. When a French engineer is found dead beneath a viaduct, Colbeck and his loyal assistant, Sergeant Victor Leeming, delve into the world of railway construction, uncovering a web of deceit, industrial espionage, and personal vendettas. As they race against time to prevent further calamities, Colbeck must navigate the complexities of 19th-century society and the burgeoning railway industry to bring the culprits to justice.