Description
In post-Napoleonic London, a young artist is condemned to hang for the murder of a countess, but insists he is innocent. Disgraced former soldier Rider Sandman accepts the dangerous task of investigating the case, driven by financial necessity rather than detective experience. His search leads through Newgate Prison, London’s criminal underworld, and the glittering circles of Regency society, exposing corruption, scandal, and the brutal machinery of justice. Combining historical atmosphere with a fast-moving mystery, the novel offers a vivid portrait of a city captivated by crime, punishment, and public spectacle.
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ebook
HarperCollins
Published Jan 1, 2006
ISBN: 9780061213373
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Gallows Thief by Bernard Cornwell.