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The Anarchists' Club: A Leo Stanhope Case: A Leo Stanhope Case

Autor Alex Reeve
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 mai 2019
'Leo Stanhope is a wonderful creation, his world atmospheric and terrifying, and his own story as powerful and enthralling as the mysteries he investigates' Sam BlakeThe second book in the acclaimed new historical crime series following on from the Richard & Judy Book Club 2019 pick,The House on Half Moon StreetIt's been a year since Leo Stanhope lost the woman he loved, and came closing to losing his own life. Now, more than ever, he is determined to keep his head down and stay safe, without risking those he holds dear. But Leo's hopes for peace and security are shattered when the police unexpectedly arrive at his lodgings: a woman has been found murdered at a club for anarchists, and Leo's address is in her purse. When Leo is taken to the club by the police, he is shocked to discover there a man from his past, a man who knows Leo's birth identity. And if Leo does not provide him with an alibi for the night of the woman's killing, he is going to share this information with the authorities.If Leo's true identity is unmasked, he will be thrown into an asylum, but if he lies... will he be protecting a murderer?The Butcher of Berner Street, the third in the Leo Stanhope series, is out in November 2020.
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ISBN-13: 9781526604170
ISBN-10: 1526604175
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 153 x 234 x 33 mm
Greutate: 0.58 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Raven Books
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Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

The House on Half Moon Streetwas a Richard & Judy Book Club 2019 pick in paperback and has sold over 15,000 copies to date. It published to rave reviews from readers, booksellers and reviewers, with many highlighting the brilliant characterisation and the thoughtful treatment of transgender identity

Notă biografică

Alex Reeve lives in Buckinghamshire and is a university lecturer.The Anarchists' Clubis the second in the Leo Stanhope series, following on from the Richard & Judy Book Club pickThe House on Half Moon Street, which was shortlisted for the CWA Sapere Books Historical Dagger, the Polari First Book Prize and the RSL Christopher Bland Prize.

Recenzii

Agripping, fast-pacedread stuffed full of atmosphere and murder most foul
The second novel in the Leo Stanhope series stands alone, and it's well worth your time .A deeply atmospheric thrillerwith more twists and turns than the grubby streets of London, anda central character we really care about
Leo Stanhope wasone of the finest literary creations of last year- a fully realised trans amateur detective in Victorian London
A gripping tale that twists like the dark back streets of Victorian London to a devastating conclusion,The Anarchist's Cluband its colourful cast will not let you go.Leo Stanhope is a wonderful creation, his world atmospheric and terrifying, and his own story as powerful and enthralling as the mysteries he investigates
Another class act from Alex Reeve.Leo is a brilliant hero: clever and flawed, infuriating and at the same time someone I root for at everyturn
Highly original
Reeve has not only crafted abrilliant crime novel, but has createda character who has made me see the world with new eyes. I await Leo's - and Reeve's - return eagerly
Amasterful Gothic mysteryfull of unsettling twists, riveting turns andcharacters that would make Dickens jealous
Creating agenuinely original protagonistin historical crime fiction is difficult, but Alex Reeve has succeeded ... Anintriguing murder mystery and a complex portraitof a man isolated by his awareness of who he truly is
Thistense, emotional journey through late-Victorian Londonhas an unusual andmemorable young heroat its heart, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders