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| Title | : | The Devil in the Marshalsea (Tom Hawkins #1) |
| Author | : | Antonia Hodgson |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 400 pages |
| Published | : | June 10th 2014 by Mariner Books (first published 2014) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Mystery. Fiction. Crime. Historical Mystery. Thriller |
Antonia Hodgson
Paperback | Pages: 400 pages Rating: 3.94 | 3177 Users | 457 Reviews
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The first thrilling historical crime novel starring Thomas Hawkins, a rakish scoundel with a heart of gold, set in the darkest debtors’ prison in Georgian London, where people fall dead as quickly as they fall in love and no one is as they seem.London, 1727. Tom Hawkins refuses to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a country parson. His preference is for wine, women, and cards. But there’s honor there too, and Tom won’t pull family strings to get himself out of debt—not even when faced with London’s notorious debtors’ prison.
The Marshalsea Gaol is a world of its own, with simple rules: Those with family or friends who can lend them a little money may survive in relative comfort. Those with none will starve in squalor and disease. And those who try to escape will suffer a gruesome fate at the hands of its ruthless governor and his cronies. The trouble is, Tom has never been good at following rules, even simple ones. And the recent grisly murder of a debtor, Captain Roberts, has brought further terror to the gaol. While the captain's beautiful widow cries for justice, the finger of suspicion points only one way: do the sly, enigmatic figure of Samuel Fleet.
Some call Fleet a devil, a man to avoid at all costs. But Tom Hawkins is sharing his cell. Soon Tom’s choice is clear: get to the truth of the murder—or be the next to die.
A dazzling evocation of a startlingly modern era, The Devil in the Marshalsea is a thrilling debut novel full of intrigue and suspense.
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| Original Title: | The Devil in the Marshalsea |
| ISBN: | 0544176677 (ISBN13: 9780544176676) |
| Series: | Tom Hawkins #1 |
| Literary Awards: | HWA Debut Crown Nominee for Shortlist (2015), Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2015) |
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Ratings: 3.94 From 3177 Users | 457 ReviewsAssessment About Books The Devil in the Marshalsea (Tom Hawkins #1)
I usually try not to judge a book by its cover and, when I have and am proved wrong by the brilliance of the writing (case in point, Me Before You - Jojo Moyes), I hang my head in shame and promise never to do it again. However, I was floored again by this fantastic debut novel. To be totally honest, if I had seen this particular novel on the shelves and read the synopsis, I may not have picked it up. The synopsis and cover art do not do justice to the story within The Devil In The MarshalseaThis atmospheric , and enjoyable, debut novel is set in 1727 London. Tom Hawkins is a bit of a rake having argued with his reverend father, he has ended up in London living by his wits and skills at gambling. When we meet him he is endeavouring to raise the money he needs to avoid a warrant out for his arrest, due to a debt of just over twenty pounds which he owes to his landlord. Having won half the money he needs on the turn of a card he is relieved and joyful and ignores the advice of his
A very decent book. I did enjoy it, although the climatic points fell a tad flat. A good read and love the historical context.
The Devil in the Marshalsea is the first in a historical crime series by Antonia Hodgson, featuring Tom Hawkins. Set in 1727 in the debtors prison Marshalsea in London, it is all about the hunt for a killer!Imagine owing money to creditors and falling on hard times. In 1727, you would be sent to a debtors prison, which could possibly be the death of you. Debtors prisons were run for profit and prisoners were expected to pay for meals and accommodation. They were forced to negotiate their debts
Yet another mediocre book that got rave reviews because the author is a senior editor at so-and-so publishing company. I kinda expect literary critics to not be whores of the publishing industry, or at least so damn susceptible to publishing industry advertising. But they are, and it's making me really angry. This book was meant to be historically accurate about a time period (18th Century England) that I studied in graduate school, but it had the atmosphere of a junior college cafetria instead.
This is a murder mystery with a difference, being set almost entirely within the confines of an eighteenth century debtors' prison. Our narrator, Tom Hawkins, is a young man who has rebelled against his clergyman father's plans for his future and is enjoying himself in London, spending all his money on drinking and gambling. After a big win at the card tables one night, Tom is attacked on his way home and his winnings are stolen, leaving him unable to pay his debts. Taken to the notorious
The setting and rich detail of this book bumped it up to three stars for me. The murder mystery itself seemed a bit of a mystery to the author at times. Anyone and everyone was a suspect at some point and it felt a little like the author herself didn't settle on the culprit until the very end of the book. The book benefits from meticulous research. Marshalsea Debtor's Prison is a horrendous place and our hero, Tom Hawkins, gets himself into all kinds of scrapes. There are plenty of colourful
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