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The Passenger from Calais is a gripping mystery where an army officer finds himself the only passenger on a train alongside a mysterious woman and her child. As she fears for her life, hidden secrets and unexpected dangers unravel in a suspenseful journey across Europe.

As the passengers in the sleeping car of the Rome Express are jolted awake with news of their imminent arrival in Paris, a flurry of activity ensues. Yet, one occupant remains stubbornly unresponsive to the porters urgent knocks. When the door is finally forced open, a chilling discovery awaits the passenger lies dead, a knife plunged into their heart. Now, amidst the growing panic, the true challenge begins — to unmask the murderer hidden among them... (Summary by Carolin)

Explore the eternal battle between good and evil, justice and crime in the Chronicles of Newgate. Venture into the disturbing depths of one of Englands most notorious prisons from the medieval period through the 19th century. In this harrowing narrative, prison administrator Griffiths reveals the grim reality of punishment methods that went beyond execution, subjecting criminals to starvation, drowning, stoning, and exposure to lethal creatures. Volume 2 continues the chilling journey started in Volume 1, offering an unnerving glimpse into mankinds capacity for cruelty.