Captain Bolton's Corpse
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of historical crime fiction, Captain Bolton's Corpse is part of J. G. Jeffreys' celebrated series set in eighteenth-century England, following the investigations of Jeremy Sturrock, a Bow Street Runner navigating the murky criminal underworld of Georgian London. The novel chronicles the discovery of a murdered sea captain and the tangled web of suspects, secrets, and maritime intrigue that Sturrock must unravel with sharp wit and dogged determination. Jeffreys masterfully recreates the sights, sounds, and social tensions of the period, grounding the mystery in authentic historical detail while maintaining a brisk, suspenseful pace. The result is a richly atmospheric whodunit that will satisfy both lovers of classic detective fiction and enthusiasts of meticulously researched historical drama.
Author: J. G. Jeffreys
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Walker and Company
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of historical crime fiction, Captain Bolton's Corpse is part of J. G. Jeffreys' celebrated series set in eighteenth-century England, following the investigations of Jeremy Sturrock, a Bow Street Runner navigating the murky criminal underworld of Georgian London. The novel chronicles the discovery of a murdered sea captain and the tangled web of suspects, secrets, and maritime intrigue that Sturrock must unravel with sharp wit and dogged determination. Jeffreys masterfully recreates the sights, sounds, and social tensions of the period, grounding the mystery in authentic historical detail while maintaining a brisk, suspenseful pace. The result is a richly atmospheric whodunit that will satisfy both lovers of classic detective fiction and enthusiasts of meticulously researched historical drama.