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The Watermen
Patrick Easter
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Description for The Watermen
Paperback. Historical crime novel set against the vibrant atmosphere of the London Docks in the late 18th century; the first in a series starring former naval officer Tom Pascoe. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: FFH; FJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 135 x 26. Weight in Grams: 286.
In the dark and slimy streets of Wapping a prostitute is beaten half to death, a not uncommon fate in late 18th century London. So begins this gripping tale set in 1798 in the Port of London: a cruel villain holds sway over the underworld. His name is Boylin. His face is scarred by lime and his back by the two hundred lashes he received following a naval court martial. He holds Captain Tom Pascoe responsible for his suffering. They meet again when Pascoe becomes River Surveyor for the newly formed marine police. They've had orders to investigate a sudden ... Read more
In the dark and slimy streets of Wapping a prostitute is beaten half to death, a not uncommon fate in late 18th century London. So begins this gripping tale set in 1798 in the Port of London: a cruel villain holds sway over the underworld. His name is Boylin. His face is scarred by lime and his back by the two hundred lashes he received following a naval court martial. He holds Captain Tom Pascoe responsible for his suffering. They meet again when Pascoe becomes River Surveyor for the newly formed marine police. They've had orders to investigate a sudden ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
286g
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857380562
SKU
V9780857380562
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Patrick Easter
Patrick Easter was a police officer in the Met for thirty years and for part of that time served on the Marine Police force. On retirement, he became a successful journalist writing both for technical journals and the national press. His stint with the Marine Police coupled with a love of 18th Century history make him the perfect author for ... Read more
Reviews for The Watermen
'Patrick Easter is a find. A first-rate historical thriller' Andrew Taylor.
Andrew Taylor
'Compelling debut is overflowing with atmosphere' Daily Mail.
Daily Mail
'Great on period detail, Easter conjures up a satisfyingly creepy atmosphere of fear and menace in the filthy, overcrowded streets by the docks' Guardian.
Guardian
'Wonderfully atmospheric. The reek of tar ... Read more
Andrew Taylor
'Compelling debut is overflowing with atmosphere' Daily Mail.
Daily Mail
'Great on period detail, Easter conjures up a satisfyingly creepy atmosphere of fear and menace in the filthy, overcrowded streets by the docks' Guardian.
Guardian
'Wonderfully atmospheric. The reek of tar ... Read more