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The Body on the Train

Kate Shackleton Mysteries, Book 11

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The Body on the Train

By: Frances Brody
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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1929, London.

In the darkness before dawn, a London railway porter discovers a man's body as he unloads a special goods train from Yorkshire, all means of identification stripped away.

Hitting a dead end, Scotland Yard call on indomitable sleuth Kate Shackleton, hoping her local Yorkshire knowledge and undoubted skills at winkling out information will produce the results they need.

1929, Yorkshire.

Fears of unrest in the Yorkshire coalfields mean that Kate must conduct her investigation with the utmost secrecy. But when she discovers that another murder occurred around the same time as the mysterious body on the train, she is convinced there must be a connection. Using her sharp instincts and persuasive charm, she begins to uncover a web of intrigue that edges her closer to the truth. But with attempts being made on her life, Kate needs all the strength and resourcefulness she can muster before she becomes the next victim....

©2019 Frances Brody (P)2019 Hachette Audio UK Cosy Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction England

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"Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers." (Daily Mail)
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Fabulous intricate storyline, lots of interesting characters with depth and uniqueness, a very satisfying listen.

Intrigue and drama, great characters.

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I love listening to Frances stories. The narrator gives it life. Love it. Next time I am in the uk I will visit the area.

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another wonderful story

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Another wonderful episode in one of my favourite historical mystery series. I tend to think of this as a cozy mystery series, although it is a bit more gritty than the usual cosies.

Another great episode.

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