Black-Eyed Nick
Black-eyed Nick played a trick, and poor old Fred, lost his head
It’s 1876 and a dead body is found near the mansion of Lady Agatha Aston in Grosvenor Square, London.
The newly formed Detective Branch at Scotland Yard is baffled by the series of grisly murders that seem to come straight from the pages of a ‘penny dreadful’. Who is the demon stalking the streets of London?
Lady Agatha takes matters in hand, ably supported by golf fanatic friend, Betty Stevens, former school hockey captain, ‘Sausage’ Gossage and Talleyrand, her unlucky-in-love Basset hound.
The first Agatha Aston murder mystery is full of laughs, twists and truly abysmal verse. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and historical mysteries featuring real life detectives from the period: Jack Whicher, 'Paddington' Pollaky and Dolly Williamson.
What reviewers are saying about Jack Murray’s Kit Aston series:
"...well written with very appealing characters, good plots and just a nice touch of romance. Very little overt violence and no sex."
“A delightful return to the 'golden age' mysteries: gallantry displayed, love interest satisfied, red herrings all round…”
''Sly humour contrasted with thoughtful insights..."
No graphic violence. No cliff hanger ending. This is a clean read with no swearing or sex.
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About the Author
Jack Murray was born in Northern Ireland but has spent over half his life living just outside London, except for some periods spent in Australia, Monte Carlo and the US.
An artist, as well as a writer, Jack's work features in collections around the world and he has exhibited in Britain, Ireland and Monte Carlo.
There are now seven books in the Kit Aston series. The latest, Tangier Tajine, was released in Oct 2021 with the eighth, The Empire Theatre Murders due after Easter 2023. A spin off series featuring Kit's aunt, Agatha Aston is proving every bit as popular as teh original series. There are three books, the latest of which, The Christmas Murder Mystery' has enjoyed wide success.
Jack has also written a World War II trilogy. The three books look at the war from both the British and the German side. Lume Books have published the three books: The Shadow of War, Crusader and El Alamein.
Jack has created a third detective series featuring the grandson of Chief Inspector Jellicoe. A Time to Kill, the first DI Jellicoe mystery was published in June 2021 followed by The Bus Stop in January 2022. The third in the series, Trio came out in April with Dolce Vita Murders just published in January 2023.
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