London, 1916. Among a new breed of fiercely independent women are the 'canaries', a raucous group of munitions workers, so-called after their chemically-stained yellow faces. However, a birthday celebration between them is interrupted by a brutal explosion. Unconvinced by the suggestion that this is
Five Dead Canaries
โ Scribed by Marston, Edward
- Book ID
- 108253279
- Publisher
- Allison & Busby
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 193 KB
- Series
- Home Front Detective 3
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780749013370
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โฆ Synopsis
London, 1916. Among a new breed of fiercely independent women are the canaries, a raucous group of munitions workers, so-called after their chemically-stained yellow faces. However, a birthday celebration between them is interrupted by a brutal explosion. Unconvinced by the suggestion that this is the work of a German spy, Detective Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy begin their investigations and attempt to untangle the many threads of a surprising case.
Review
'An enthralling and accomplished historical adventure' Good Book Guide 'A grand romp very much in the tradition of Holmes and Watson. Packed with characters Dickens would have been proud of. Wonderful, well written' --Time Out
About the Author
**EDWARD MARSTON** was born and brought up in South Wales. A full-time writer for over thirty years, he has worked in radio, film, television and the theatre, and is a former chairman of the Crime Writers Association.
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