The Skeleton Army
The Skeleton Army by Alis Hawkins is set for publication in October 2024 and spans 434 pages. This historical mystery unfolds against the backdrop of Victorian Oxford, where the Salvation Army’s arrival incites tension and violence among the local populace. Following the brutal murder of an Army soldier, aspiring journalist Non Vaughan and Jesus College fellow Basil Rice are drawn into an investigation that reveals a conflict between the Salvation Army and a group known as the Skeleton Army.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of social unrest and the complexities of community dynamics during a tumultuous period. As Non and Basil delve deeper into the mystery, they confront escalating threats that could lead to widespread chaos in the city. The book weaves elements of mystery, thriller, and suspense, providing a rich portrayal of the era while engaging with topics such as crime and politics.
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Why should the devil have all the best tunes?
The Salvation Army has come prancing and singing from the slums of London to the poorest quarters of Oxford, but along with its red hot gospel preaching and music hall songs it brings a prohibition message which sparks immediate opposition and violence.
An Army soldier an ex-drunk is brutally killed and a note suggests that the Salvation Armys shadowy enemy, the Skeleton Army, is responsible.
With the police unwilling to come between the two forces, Non Vaughan, aspiring journalist and great hope of the Oxford womens college movement, and Basil Rice, Jesus College fellow and union-sanctioned guardian of the dead mans family, are compelled to investigate.
But as the threats from both sides escalate, resulting in a second death, Non and Basil realise that they must stop the fighting before it results in an outright war. For with the Universitys annual commemoration week fast approaching, the entire city could be engulfed in fire and blood
An utterly compelling historical mystery, and a fascinating portrait of Victorian Oxford, perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor, C. J. Sansom and Antonia Hodgson.
ire and blood
An utterly compelling historical mystery, and a fascinating portrait of Victorian Oxford, perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor, C. J. Sansom and Antonia Hodgson.
ire and blood
An utterly compelling historical mystery, and a fascinating portrait of Victorian Oxford, perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor, C. J. Sansom and Antonia Hodgson.
ire and blood
An utterly compelling historical mystery, and a fascinating portrait of Victorian Oxford, perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor, C. J. Sansom and Antonia Hodgson.
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