Under Attack by Edward Marston

Under Attack by Edward Marston

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June, 1917. While German bombers raid London from above, a man's body is fished from the Thames. As the killer has taken care to remove identifying items and even labels, Detective Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy struggle to name the victim before they can begin properly with their investigation.

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Under Attack by Edward Marston

June, 1917. While another daylight air raid batters London, the body of respected businessman Gilbert Donohoe is fished from the Thames. Inspector Marmion struggles with the murder case alongside his anxieties for his now-missing son, Paul, but the pressure increases when the Metropolitan Police are the target of a series of vicious press attacks. As Marmion is pilloried in the press, he uncovers a seedy path through London which will lead him towards the killer.
`Once again, Edward Marston provides an intriguing mystery and a wonderfully detailed picture of life during the Great War … Marston manages to provide a snapshot of life at all levels of society … Marston deftly reveals his characters’ motivations and growths … A clever and intriguing read from an ever-popular authorPerfect for fans of Christopher Fowler and Anne Perry.’ Historical Novel Society
Edward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.
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ISBN 13 9780749021238
ISBN 10 0749021233
Title Under Attack
Author Edward Marston
Series Home Front Detective
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 2017-10-19
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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