Fiction
A Pair of Sharp Eyes
by Kat Armstrong
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In a brutal slave port, a servant girl uncovers secrets. But does she understand the danger she is in?
Coronation hears of the murders before she even reaches the slave port of Bristol – six boys found with their throats slit. The locals blame the killings on Red John, a travelling-man few have actually seen. Coronation yearns to know more about the mystery. But first she has to outsmart the bawds, thieves and rakes who prey on young girls like her. fresh from the countryside and desperate for work. When the murderer strikes shockingly close to Coronation, she schemes, eavesdrops and spies on all around her until the shameful truth is out.
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Reviews
“Not only is this novel a roller-coaster ride of frantic coach rides through floods and collapsing buildings, it is a serious, thoughtful account of racial and religious prejudice, love and compassion. Highly recommended.” Historical Novel Society
“Murder and mischief in eighteenth-century Bristol … A treat for fans of Ambrose Parry.” Mick Herron, Jackson Lamb novels
“Fans of historical crime fiction will love this one. An outstanding debut.” Stephen Booth, Cooper and Fry Crime Series
"A vivid, compelling and immersive read.” Roz Watkins, DC Meg Dalton Thrillers
Author Biography
Kat Armstrong has a doctorate in eighteenth-century fiction from the University of Oxford, and taught eighteenth-century literature at Stanford University, California. She taught at the English Department at the University of Chester and studied for an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Manchester.
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2019
Bookline & Thinker
Hookline Books is our fiction imprint - all authors have attended writing classes to post-graduate university level. All manuscripts are approved by book groups before being accepted for publication. Non-fiction publisher specialising in self-help, travel and social history.
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- Publisher/Imprint Bookline and Thinker / Hookline Books
- ISBN/Identifier 9781916410336
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 9.99 GBP
- Pages272
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleEnglish
- Copyright Year2019
- Page size204 x 126
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