John Rawlings Historical London Mysteries (Volume 2)

AN EVOCATIVE HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE GASLIT STREETS OF FOGGY GEORGIAN LONDON.John Rawlings is an apothecary in 18th century London. But at a chance meeting with the remarkable blind magistrate, his acute memory and his powers of observation embroil him in the intriguing world of crime-solving.Follow his escapades on the bustling streets of Georgian London in these heart-pounding historical mysteries. Perfect for fans of C.S. Harris, Andrew Taylor, Ian Morson, S. J. Parris, Paul Doherty and David Penny.PRAISE FOR THE JOHN RAWLINGS MYSTERIES:‘Meticulously researched, this is a series that brings the past to colourful life.’ Guardian‘The Queen of the Georgian Historical Mystery.’ The Times‘An effervescent tale... the author organises her large cast and colourful background with skill and gusto.’ Mail on SundayGET SEVEN BOOKS IN THIS GREAT-VALUE BOX SET:BOOK 11: DEATH AND THE CORNISH FIDDLERIn the spring of 1765, Rawlings and his daughter travel to Cornwall to see the Helstone Floral Dance — but death follows them there. While investigating the suspected murders of a child and a courtesan, Rawlings crosses paths with a coven of witches and a mysterious musician.BOOK 12: DEATH IN HELLFIREIn order to investigate the scandalous Hellfire Club, Rawlings assumes an aristocrat’s disguise. He fools Sir Francis and gains an invite to headquarters, where things take a dark turn. As the club’s members start dropping like flies, Rawlings considers abandoning his cover. After all, not everyone is quite so fooled as Sir Francis.BOOK 13: DEATH AND THE BLACK PYRAMIDSummoned by his mistress, Rawlings boards a stagecoach to Exeter. His fellow passengers include a dancer, a German governess, and a bare-knuckle fighter known as ‘Black Pyramid’. Before the journey's end, a man is brutally murdered, and the whole motley crew is drawn into a complex and dangerous intrigue.BOOK 14: DEATH AT THE WEDDING FEASTWhen Rawlings learns that Lady Sidmouth's daughter is to marry an Earl fifty-two years her senior, he’s certain that no good can come of the match. The Earl has a cruel reputation, and as the wedding day approaches, John feels increasingly uneasy. He is especially mindful of his daughter’s recent visions, which prophesy harm at the hands of an old woman.BOOK 15: DEATH ON THE ROCKSJohn Rawlings is intrigued by his latest assignment: to investigate a man claiming to be the long-lost son of a wealthy Bristol merchant. Accompanied by his eccentric father, he takes a trip to the healing waters of Hotwell, where they mingle with the crème de la crème of Bristol society. But to solve the mystery, Rawlings will need to find its sordid underbelly.BOOK 16: DEATH AT THE BOSTON TEA PARTY1773. After a long, perilous journey, Rawlings arrives in Boston to find it riven with tension. The resentment surrounding British rule erupts into rebellion during the Boston Tea Party. Someone takes advantage of the chaos to murder a man whom Rawlings recognises as a fellow traveller. And before long, he begins to feel like a pawn in an altogether bigger game.BOOK 17: DEATH ON THE RIVER THAMESJohn Rawlings returns to London, and with the money from his carbonated water company, buys a house on the banks of the River Thames. One morning, a small child is rescued from the river claiming she was pushed. Then John saves a woman from a similarly dismal fate. Could the two incidents possibly be connected?____________________READERS LOVE THE JOHN RAWLINGS MYSTERIES:????? ‘A host of colorful characters flesh out this already intriguing story.’ Denise K.????? ‘A tremendous trip through Georgian London.’ John T.????? ‘Keeps you guessing till the very end.' Gail S.