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Gallows Thief: A Novel

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The year is 1820 and England has fought its last victorious battle against the French. Rider Sandman, a hero of Waterloo, has finally returned to London to wed his young bride. But instead of being able to settle down to his fame and glory, he finds himself penniless in a country where unemployment and social unrest are raging high, and where men - innocent or guilty - are hung for the merest of crimes. Thus, when the Home Secretary offers him a job as private investigator - to re-open the case of a death-row candidate accused of murder - Sandman readily accepts, as much for the money as for a chance to see justice being done in a country gone to ruins. Soon, however, he is up to his elbows in grisly a murder plot that keeps thickening as Sandman makes his way through gentleman’s clubs and shady taverns, aristocratic mansions and fashionable painters studios, unerringly determined to rescue the innocent young man from the rope. But someone doesn’t want the truth revealed...

©2002 Bernard Cornwell (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Crime Historical Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense England Fiction Murder
Engaging Mystery • Historical Authenticity • Exceptional Narration • Fast-paced Plot • Intriguing Twists • Lovable Hero
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very interesting book truly enjoyed it what can I say good story good good good

great

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Another Cornwell classic. Excellent story with a believable hero. Would love to read a sequel.

Bernard is a wonderful storyteller

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One of the very best of Bernard Cornwall’s novels! Do not hesitate just buy it. The narrative was as wonderful as the story. I was lucky to have chosen this story.

Love it

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This is an enjoyable mystery set in London two years after the Battle of Waterloo.

Enjoyable, but not Bernard Cornwell’s Best

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I wish there was a sequel! This story left me wishing for more. Character development was exceptional as expected for Bernard Cornwell's work.

Exciting Story

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Love this author for his period insight and character descriptions.
Really engages the reader to think critically

Great storyline

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Its a great story. I have listened to this book about six times and still wonder why there is no more. By the way, the narration is outstanding.

Humor, yes humor!!

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As I looked for other books read by this narrator, I came upon this one. Once again, the narrator outdid himself and was the perfect choice for this book. I just downloaded another book narrated by him.

Glad I found this book!

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Berard Cornwell writes an incredible story, but Jonathan Keeble TELLS an incredible story. This is a perfect coupling of story and story teller. An awesome listen!!!

Bernard Cornwell + Jonathan Keeble = Pure Delight

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great writer great narrator. I liked how information about the Era is given . the narrator never missed

great writing delivered by great narrator.

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