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vesper1931's review
4.0
1894 Wigan. Simeon Crosby, retired executioner, has arrived with his wife Violet, and brother Gilbert, to give a talk about his life. But soon there will not be one death but two. Detective Sergeant Michael Brennan investigates.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to the series
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to the series
helenh's review
4.0
A.J. Wright's latest in his Lancashire Detective series will keep your attention to the last page. It's a story of the consequences of the life of one of the last hangmen of England. He may take pride in his work, does Mr. Crosby, but that work will lead to murder.
The author truly knows how to weave a deft tale, with the clues to follow up, witnesses to interview, and a lot of thinking to be done. The little bits of red herrings and side stories are there for readers to wonder about -- how are these people involved in the story? Detective Sergeant Brennan and his hulking Constable Fred Jaggery are dogged in their investigation, which is revealed in quite a little shocker. I had begun to realize where everything was going, but was still surprised with the identity of the murderer.
And we are given a bit of Detective Sergeant Brennan to ponder. He does remain somewhat of an enigmatic figure. I'd like to see a bit more of him revealed. Looking forward to the next book.
The author truly knows how to weave a deft tale, with the clues to follow up, witnesses to interview, and a lot of thinking to be done. The little bits of red herrings and side stories are there for readers to wonder about -- how are these people involved in the story? Detective Sergeant Brennan and his hulking Constable Fred Jaggery are dogged in their investigation, which is revealed in quite a little shocker. I had begun to realize where everything was going, but was still surprised with the identity of the murderer.
And we are given a bit of Detective Sergeant Brennan to ponder. He does remain somewhat of an enigmatic figure. I'd like to see a bit more of him revealed. Looking forward to the next book.
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