The Leaden Heart
The Leaden Heart by Chris Nickson is a historical mystery published by Severn House in 2019. This edition, comprising 224 pages, presents a gripping narrative set in Leeds, England, during July 1899. Detective Superintendent Tom Harper is drawn into a complex investigation when his friend, Inspector Billy Reed, seeks his assistance following the suicide of Billy’s brother, Charlie. As Harper delves deeper, he encounters a troubling landscape of intimidation and corruption linked to the enigmatic North Leeds Company.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the societal issues of the time, as Harper navigates the challenges posed by rising rents and the darker elements of urban life. The story unfolds against a backdrop of police procedural elements, highlighting the intricacies of law enforcement in a historical context. As Harper seeks to uncover the truth, the narrative raises questions about power dynamics and the impact of corruption on the community. This edition is presented in English and offers a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by individuals in a rapidly changing society.
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When an old friend asks Superintendent Tom Harper for help, he finds himself drawn into a deadly web of intimidation, corruption and misery on the streets of Leeds.
Leeds, England. July, 1899. The hot summer has been fairly quiet for Detective Superintendent Tom Harper and his squad, until a daring burglary occurs at an expensive Leeds address. Then his friend and former colleague, Inspector Billy Reed, asks for his help. Billy’s brother, Charlie, a shopkeeper, has committed suicide. Going through Charlie’s papers, Billy discovers crippling rent rises demanded by his new landlord. Could these have driven him to his death?
As Harper investigates, he uncovers a web of intimidation and corruption that leads back to the mysterious North Leeds Company. Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes and bringing a new kind of misery and violence to the people of Leeds? Harper is determined to unmask the culprits, but how much blood will be shed as he tries?
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