"Superb―a pitch-perfect blend of Golden Age charm and sinister modern suspense, with a main character to die for. This is the book Edwards was born to write."―Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe first Golden Age-style mystery in the Rachel Savernake series… How close can one person get to a cruel justice system before falling victim to it?London, 1930Sooty, sulphurous, and malign: no woman should be out on a night like this. A spate of violent deaths―the details too foul to print―has horrified the capital and the smog-bound streets are deserted. But Rachel Savernake―the enigmatic daughter of a notorious hanging judge―is no ordinary woman. To Scotland Yard's embarrassment, she solved the Chorus Girl Murder, and now she's on the trail of another killer.Jacob Flint, a young newspaperman temporarily manning The Clarion's crime desk, is looking for the scoop that will make his name. He's certain there is more to the Miss Savernake's amateur sleuthing than meets the eye. He's not the only one.Flint's pursuit of Rachel Savernake will draw him ever-deeper into a labyrinth of deception and corruption. Murder-by-murder, he'll be swept ever-closer to its dark heart―and to the gallows themselves.Dark, atmospheric, and hearkening back to the Golden Age mysteries, Gallows Court is:Perfect for fans of Sherry Thomas and Sophie HannahFor readers who enjoy British crime mysteries and historical fiction
✔ Author(s): Martin Edwards
✔ Title: Gallows Court (Rachel Savernake Golden Age Mysteries, 1)
✔ Rating : 4 out of 5 base on (964 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1492699284
✔ ISBN-13: 9781492699286
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Gallows Court by Martin Edwards
Lucy Garraway
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Melody Blake
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Iris Watts
I loved the powerful messages hidden within the story. The book tackled important social issues and made me ponder the world we live in. It's a must-read for everyone.
