The Black Hand A Barker & Llewelyn Novel
The Black Hand A Barker & Llewelyn Novel by Will Thomas is a First Edition published by Touchstone on July 1, 2008. This atmospheric historical thriller unfolds in Victorian London, where enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant Thomas Llewelyn are drawn into a web of mysterious murders that suggest a dark conspiracy. The narrative begins with the discovery of an Italian assassin’s body, leading the duo to investigate a series of killings linked to the Mafia’s notorious Black Hand.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a gripping tale filled with intrigue and danger as Barker and Llewelyn navigate the complexities of rival Italian syndicates. The story explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, challenging the characters to discern friend from foe amidst the chaos. With 304 pages of suspenseful storytelling, this novel combines elements of fiction, historical context, and mystery, making it a notable addition to the series.
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“This atmospheric historical thriller is as good as it gets” (Julia Spencer-Fleming, author of I Shall Not Want) in the evocative Barker and Llewelyn series as mysterious murders hint at a dark conspiracy in the heart of London.
When an Italian assassin’s body is found floating in a barrel in Victorian London’s East End, enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant Thomas Llewelyn are called in to investigate. Soon corpses begin to appear all over London, each accompanied by a Mafia Black Hand note. As Barker and Llewelyn dig deeper, they become entangled in the vendettas of rival Italian syndicates—and it is no longer clear who is a friend or foe.
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