Kerry Tombs
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Series
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2021
Description
Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb return for their most dangerous adventure yet. Perfect for fans of M.R.C. Kasasian, E.S. Thomson, Oscar De Muriel and Karen Charlton.
A mysterious stranger arrives in the small Herefordshire market town of Ledbury. He offers a solicitor, Anthony Midwinter, a generous sum to look after a package for him until spring, no questions asked. The stranger warns that it must remain sealed or else the very...
A mysterious stranger arrives in the small Herefordshire market town of Ledbury. He offers a solicitor, Anthony Midwinter, a generous sum to look after a package for him until spring, no questions asked. The stranger warns that it must remain sealed or else the very...
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Series
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2021
Description
Jack the Ripper is terrifying London. Outside the capital, another killer will shock the country. It's up to Police Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft to stop him. Perfect for fans of M.R.C. Kasasian, E.S. Thomson, Oscar De Muriel and Karen Charlton.
Worcester, 1888. Nicholas Evelyn, the elderly cathedral librarian, has disappeared. A priceless medieval manuscript has been stolen. Its glass case smashed with a candlestick. Ravenscroft is sent from the...
Worcester, 1888. Nicholas Evelyn, the elderly cathedral librarian, has disappeared. A priceless medieval manuscript has been stolen. Its glass case smashed with a candlestick. Ravenscroft is sent from the...
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Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2022
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Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb return in their most intriguing mystery to date. Perfect for fans of M.R.C. Kasasian, E.S. Thomson, Oscar De Muriel and Karen Charlton.
March 1889. Midnight. Six strangers meet for the first time outside the great door of Tewkesbury Abbey. They are searching for the tomb of the medieval crusader knight, Sir Roger de la Pole. What they find inside is unexpected and deeply shocking. They were seeking...
March 1889. Midnight. Six strangers meet for the first time outside the great door of Tewkesbury Abbey. They are searching for the tomb of the medieval crusader knight, Sir Roger de la Pole. What they find inside is unexpected and deeply shocking. They were seeking...
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Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2021
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A captivating historical murder mystery set in Victorian England. The Malvern murders is packed with delicious dialogue, sly humour and Victorian atmosphere. Perfect for fans of M.R.C. Kasasian, E.S. Thomson, Oscar De Muriel and Karen Charlton.
Before Jack the Ripper terrorized London, Police Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft patrolled the streets of Whitechapel. Clever and hard-working, Ravenscroft nonetheless has the worst record in the force. He...
Before Jack the Ripper terrorized London, Police Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft patrolled the streets of Whitechapel. Clever and hard-working, Ravenscroft nonetheless has the worst record in the force. He...
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W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Description
October 1891.
A stranger is discovered hanging from a tree in the Malvern Hills.
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Crabb are called in to investigate. But how can they solve the murder if no one can identify the victim?
Whoever killed the man must have really wanted him dead — they strung him up and watched as he suffocated.
This may be the most dangerous case Ravenscroft has ever worked. Will the Herefordshire Hangmen...
A stranger is discovered hanging from a tree in the Malvern Hills.
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Crabb are called in to investigate. But how can they solve the murder if no one can identify the victim?
Whoever killed the man must have really wanted him dead — they strung him up and watched as he suffocated.
This may be the most dangerous case Ravenscroft has ever worked. Will the Herefordshire Hangmen...
Author
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Description
AN EVOCATIVE VICTORIAN DETECTIVE STORY FULL OF CLEVER TWISTS
Droitwich, April 1890.
A nine-year-old girl vanishes without a trace from the local churchyard. Her father, the salt tycoon Sir Charles Chilton, is beside himself.
There's no price he won't pay for his daughter's safe return. AND SOMEONE OUT THERE IS COUNTING ON IT.
Sir Charles calls on Detective Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb to investigate.
Meanwhile,...
Droitwich, April 1890.
A nine-year-old girl vanishes without a trace from the local churchyard. Her father, the salt tycoon Sir Charles Chilton, is beside himself.
There's no price he won't pay for his daughter's safe return. AND SOMEONE OUT THERE IS COUNTING ON IT.
Sir Charles calls on Detective Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb to investigate.
Meanwhile,...
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Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Description
N EVOCATIVE VICTORIAN DETECTIVE MYSTERY FULL OF CLEVER TWISTS
Mathon Churchyard, March 1891.
The Cleaves family gather in a small country churchyard for their son's funeral. But they don't recognise the dead man in the coffin.
WHO IS HE? AND WHERE'S THEIR SON?
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft is alarmed by the behaviour of the Upton Undertakers. What are they hiding? And who killed this man?
Then another member of the Cleaves family...
Mathon Churchyard, March 1891.
The Cleaves family gather in a small country churchyard for their son's funeral. But they don't recognise the dead man in the coffin.
WHO IS HE? AND WHERE'S THEIR SON?
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft is alarmed by the behaviour of the Upton Undertakers. What are they hiding? And who killed this man?
Then another member of the Cleaves family...
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Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Description
AN EVOCATIVE VICTORIAN DETECTIVE MYSTERY FULL OF CLEVER TWISTS
Pershore, 1890.
Talbots' Lodging House is renowned for its revolting fare. But no one ever died from dining there — until now.
Everyone who tasted the chef's soup is left with a nasty case of food poisoning.
BUT THE MAN WHO REFUSED IT IS FOUND DEAD.
Detective Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb are called in to investigate.
Rumours abound...
Pershore, 1890.
Talbots' Lodging House is renowned for its revolting fare. But no one ever died from dining there — until now.
Everyone who tasted the chef's soup is left with a nasty case of food poisoning.
BUT THE MAN WHO REFUSED IT IS FOUND DEAD.
Detective Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb are called in to investigate.
Rumours abound...
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Series
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Description
AN EVOCATIVE VICTORIAN DETECTIVE MYSTERY FULL OF CLEVER TWISTS
Ledbury, December 1892.
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft looks forward to spending a quiet Christmas with his family. Then he receives news that an old friend stands accused of a brutal murder.
DID YOUNG STEBBINS STAB HIS OWN UNCLE IN THE BACK?
Ravenscroft and Detective Sergeant Crabb travel to the old Worcestershire market town of Bromsgrove to investigate. But events soon...
Ledbury, December 1892.
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft looks forward to spending a quiet Christmas with his family. Then he receives news that an old friend stands accused of a brutal murder.
DID YOUNG STEBBINS STAB HIS OWN UNCLE IN THE BACK?
Ravenscroft and Detective Sergeant Crabb travel to the old Worcestershire market town of Bromsgrove to investigate. But events soon...
Author
Series
Ravenscroft volume 0
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Description
AN EVOCATIVE VICTORIAN DETECTIVE MYSTERY FULL OF CLEVER TWISTS
Worcester, April 1893.
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft receives a strange note from a lonely old woman fearing for her life. But when he visits her, she is already dead.
DID MISS MAUD FINCHER'S HEART GIVE OUT OR WAS SHE SCARED TO DEATH?
Maud Fincher was part of a group of locals trying to speak to their deceased loved ones through the medium of séance. Ravenscroft thinks...
Worcester, April 1893.
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft receives a strange note from a lonely old woman fearing for her life. But when he visits her, she is already dead.
DID MISS MAUD FINCHER'S HEART GIVE OUT OR WAS SHE SCARED TO DEATH?
Maud Fincher was part of a group of locals trying to speak to their deceased loved ones through the medium of séance. Ravenscroft thinks...