Summons to Murder
“Summons to Murder” by J. C. Briggs is a historical mystery published by Sapere Books in 2021. This edition spans 666 pages and is presented in English. Set in London in 1851, the narrative follows Charles Dickens and Superintendent Sam Jones as they investigate the suspicious death of Pierce Mallory, a gentleman journalist found dead under questionable circumstances. Initially ruled a suicide, the investigation reveals a complex web of scandal and potential motives, as Mallory’s connections to various individuals come to light.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and historical context as Dickens and Jones delve into Mallory’s life, uncovering secrets that suggest his death may have been a murder rather than a tragic end. The story explores themes of deception and personal relationships within the backdrop of Victorian society. As the ninth installment in the Charles Dickens Investigations series, “Summons to Murder” continues the tradition of British detective fiction, inviting readers to unravel the mysteries alongside its iconic characters.
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Charles Dickens and Superintendent Jones investigate another shocking murder! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian crime mysteries, A Christmas Carol and David Copperfield…
Dickens investigates the death of a man embroiled in scandal…
London, 1851
Pierce Mallory, a gentleman journalist, is found dead in his lodgings with a gunshot wound in his head and a duelling pistol beside him.
Though the death is deemed a suicide, Mallory’s friends – including Charles Dickens – don’t believe that he would have taken his own life.
Dickens therefore returns to the scene of Mallory’s demise, along with Superintendent Sam Jones from Bow Street. On further investigation, they soon find evidence that Mallory was murdered.
A notorious philanderer, there are plenty of people who could have wanted Mallory dead – including abandoned lovers and jealous husbands.
And as Dickens and Jones dig further into Mallory’s personal affairs, it seems that there are more shocking scandals waiting to be uncovered…
Was Mallory’s murder a crime of passion? What secrets was he harbouring?
And can Dickens untangle the web of intrigue he left behind…?
Summons to Murder is the ninth urban mystery in J. C. Briggs’ literary historical series, the Charles Dickens investigations, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London.
The Charles Dickens Investigations Series:
BOOK ONE: The Murder of Patience Brooke
BOOK TWO: Death at Hungerford Stairs
BOOK THREE: Murder by Ghostlight
BOOK FOUR: The Quickening and the Dead
BOOK FIVE: At Midnight In Venice
BOOK SIX: The Redemption Murders
BOOK SEVEN: The Mystery of the Hawke Sapphires
BOOK EIGHT: The Chinese Puzzle
BOOK NINE: Summons to Murder
BOOK TEN: The Jaggard Case
BOOK ELEVEN: The Waxwork Man
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