Poor Tom is Cold
Poor Tom is Cold by Maureen Jennings is a historical mystery published by Titan Books Limited in 2012. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Detective William Murdoch as he investigates the suspicious circumstances surrounding Constable Oliver Wicken, who is believed to have committed suicide. Murdoch’s inquiries lead him to question the Eakin family, Wicken’s neighbors, and the mental state of Mrs. Eakin, who has been committed to a lunatic asylum.
Readers will find a complex exploration of crime and the intricacies of human relationships within this police procedural. The story delves into themes of sanity and manipulation, as Murdoch grapples with the possibility that Mrs. Eakin may have been driven to madness rather than being genuinely insane. This edition offers a detailed look at the investigation, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding mystery and the historical context in which it is set.
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Detective William Murdoch is not convinced that Constable Oliver Wicken – a man who was the sole support of his mother and invalid sister – committed suicide. When he begins to suspect the involvement of Wicken’s neighbours, the Eakin family, Mrs Eakin is committed to a lunatic asylum. Is she really insane, he wonders, or has she been deliberately driven over the edge?
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