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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9781538517000
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ISBN: 9781538516980
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ISBN: 9781538516997
| Runtime: | 12.12 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Mystery & Detective |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
1896: Sherlock Holmes has once again hit the headlines, solving mysteries for the cream of aristocracy. But among the workhouses and pudding shops of South London, private detective William Arrowood is presented with far grittier, more violent and considerably less well-paid cases. Arrowood has no doubt who is the better detective, and when Mr. and Mrs. Barclay engage him to find their estranged daughter, Birdie, he’s sure it won’t be long before he and his assistant, Barnett, have tracked her down.
But this seemingly simple missing-person case soon turns into a murder investigation. Far from the comfort of Baker Street, Arrowood’s London is a city of unrelenting cruelty, where evil is waiting to be uncovered…
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Enthralling…Finlay casts Arrowood as an alternative Sherlock Holmes, who, instead of relying on physical clues and logic, focuses on the psychology of the people involved. This is a welcome grittier take on a familiar genre trope.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Malk Williams deftly narrates an engaging Victorian mystery featuring the poor man’s Sherlock Holmes…Williams imbues Arrowood with arrogance and intelligence and especially shines with varied voices. From lisps to subtle tonal shifts, he ensures that every character has a distinct, lively voice that’s appropriate to the era and builds the atmosphere beautifully. The writing and the narration enhance each other to great effect, creating a dark but compelling take on the Victorian mystery. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
“William Arrowood, the poor man’s Sherlock Holmes, goes looking for a silent bride and finds a cesspool of corruption…with better detective work than the series kickoff and less emphasis on the hero’s amusingly futile rivalry with Holmes.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The exchanges between Arrowood and Barnett [are] witty, sometimes brutal, and, then, surprisingly moving.” —Booklist
Author
Author Bio: Mick Finlay
Mick Finlay is the author of the Arrowood historical mystery series. He was born in Glasgow but left as a young boy to live in Canada and then England. Before becoming an academic, he ran a market stall on Portobello Road and has worked various jobs in the social services. He teaches in a psychology department, and has published research on political violence and persuasion, verbal and nonverbal communication, and disability.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Mystery & Detective |
| Runtime: | 12.12 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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