Legacy
Justice Belstrang Mysteries, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Christopher Saul
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By:
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John Pilkington
About this listen
England
1616
Robert Belstrang, ex-magistrate bored with country life, comes to London to investigate the strange disappearance of Thomas Jessop, son of a poor Catholic neighbor. He locates the youth in Bedlam asylum, silent and starving himself. When he tries to free Jessop, he is warned off the case by a politic lawyer, Anstis. Soon after, Belstrang finds himself drugged, robbed and falsely imprisoned.
Once released Belstrang persists in his investigation, but he is thwarted at every turn: unseen forces are at work who seemingly want Thomas Jessop to die. When Belstrang confronts Anstis, even he turns up dead.
The trail grows murkier by the hour, drawing Belstrang into the fear-ridden Catholic underworld—until he uncovers a plan with its roots in the Gunpowder Plot of more than a decade ago. Young Thomas, an embittered papist, was being used in a desperate scheme to mark the anniversary of the Plot. The scheme failed—and now the conspirators seem eager to cover up the whole business.
But Belstrang's a stubborn man. With the help of ex-soldier Daniel Oldrigg, he sticks doggedly to his purpose—and stumbles on the real causes of the Anniversary Plot, which stem from the very heart of a corrupt government.
Belstrang must uncover the truth, or die trying.
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‘A page-turning crime novel from a master of the genre and period.' Richard Foreman
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- Sandra Stoddart
- 24-09-23
I found this book by mistake
But I am so glad that I did. It is beautifully written and very well read. It’s a time in history of which I know very little. This book has enlightened me and was so enjoyable that I am about to listen to the next in the series
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- A. Brugge
- 28-06-24
Very good, with a somewhat weak ending
Overall very good. Well-written and with competent narrator/VA. It could probably have been a bit longer, to allow for more and deeper character building, and to flesh out the setting more. The ending does not seem to naturally open for more books in the series, so it will be interesting to see how they make it work.
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- TT
- 24-08-24
Historical mystery
I enjoyed this book, its setting after the Gunpowder plot was believable and cleverly constructed.
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-03-24
absorbing story
loved the history and how the story brought the period and characters to life.
will be looking forward to the next in this series.
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- lory
- 08-06-24
clever dialogue with good pace
clever dialogue with good pace, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next in the series.
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- sea squirrel
- 25-08-24
excellent story, well written.
I liked the hero! his adventures were beautifully plotted and the research was excellent and details of life at the time were informative and added to the story. glad to know there are more in the series.
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- Jennifer Jefferson
- 08-12-24
Unusual
Loved it all. The tale was fascinating . It took me deep into the times . I was sorry when it was over.
Extremely well read and written.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-08-23
Excellent!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, great story beautifully read, indeed I'm just about to treat myself to the next one in the series.
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- Antikdragon
- 15-12-24
Authentic detail
Interesting POV from an elderly has been rather than a hero type protagonist. Only grumble? Would any sane man go to such lengths for a surly neighbour.
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