A Scotland Yard detective probes a gruesome murder with a single
feather as his only clue in this gripping historical mystery set in
World War I London. London, 1914. The declaration of war with Germany
has made the capital a dark, uncertain place. As the pressure on young
men to enlist grows, Pastor Cardew holds a rally at his church. It
ends in humiliation for Felix Simpkins when he receives a dreaded
white feather—the ultimate sign of cowardice. Meanwhile, DI Silas
Quinn returns to New Scotland Yard after his recent sick leave to find
the Special Crimes Department has been closed and his team absorbed
into CID. But when a body is discovered in Wormwood Scrubs the day
after Cardew’s rally, a white feather placed in its mouth, Quinn
finds himself unable to take a back seat in the investigation. Was the
murderer really a foreign spy . . . or someone closer to home? The
final installment of the Silas Quinn mysteries, perfect for fans of
Abir Mukherjee, S. G. MacLean and S. J. Parris. Praise for The White
Feather Killer “Features a flawed hero, disturbing undertones, a
gripping plot, realistic period ambience, taut suspense, and
exceptional writing.” —Booklist “Morris builds tension slowly
but effectively in this character-driven fifth franchise
installment.” —Kirkus Reviews“Superior. . . . Morris nicely
evokes the tense atmosphere of London in August 1914. A complex lead
and an intricate puzzle elevate this entry.” —Publishers Weekly
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ISBN
9781788638999
Publisert
2023
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Canelo Adventure
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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