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Shadows of the Dead

DCI Paul Stark, Book 2

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Shadows of the Dead

By: Jim Eldridge
Narrated by: John Telfer
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About this listen

London, 1921. Lord Johnny Fairfax has been found dead in his study, along with a second victim, a mysterious American who arrived unannounced the previous evening. For DCI Paul Stark, the case is personal: he's in a relationship with Lord Fairfax's former wife, Lady Amelia. The dead man had no shortage of enemies. Winston Churchill, his former colleague at the War Office, is convinced the murder is revenge for the disaster at Gallipoli. Lady Amelia herself is accused of the crime. And who was the American visitor? What was his connection with Lord Fairfax - and could he have been the real target? As Stark digs deeper, he uncovers evidence of a shocking conspiracy that strikes at the heart of the British Establishment.

©2017 Jim Eldridge (P)2023 Soundings Historical Mystery Police Procedural Fiction Crime

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I really enjoyed this second novel in the series. It would be great to hear more about what happens to the characters. More please.

Brilliant exciting plot

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This is a brilliant book. Well read and written with style and panache. I love history and it is entwined in this book to a great extent. Do yourself a favour and download this book. You won't be disappointed

A Gem

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Great story and narration. I would highly recommend this series. The characters are completely believable

Great plot

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If you like a good detective story that is brilliantly narrated this is a good book to choose.

Gritty and Enjoyable

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I expected a good period drama. What I didn't expect was American secret agents and the Ku Klux Klan. Not for me I'm afraid,

A bit disappointing.

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