Simon Westow, the citys unwavering thieftaker, must confront betrayal, history and murder in this gritty pageturner set in nineteenthcentury Leeds.Leeds, May 1825. Thieftaker Simon Westow is hired by Sir Robert Foley to find four silver cups stolen by his servant. The cups are a family treasure, crafted by local silversmith Arthur Mangey over a century before.Meanwhile, Simon has also been invited to witness the demolition of Middle Row, where Mangey reputedly had a secret workshop for coin clipping, the very crime he was hanged for in 1696. Is it a coincidence or a terrible omen? Simons curiosity swiftly turns to horror when he discovers Foleys servant lying dead in the clandestine room.How can a longdead criminal be involved in the servants demise? Simon needs all the help he can get from his assistant Jane and deadly protg Sally to navigate the twisted path from history to the present amidst the growing number of dead bodies. But is the truth worth dying for?This authentic and atmospheric historical mystery will appeal to fans of Anne Perry and Charles Finch.

Binding: Hardback;240 pages; Publisher: Canongate Books; Classification: FFH; Weight: 508 g; Dimensions: 148 x 224 x 26

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